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Owensboro approves changes to transient room tax ordinance to clarify collection responsibilities
Summary
The Owensboro Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 19‑2024 on second reading to tighten definitions and identify the party responsible for collecting and remitting the transient room tax, explicitly covering short‑term rental platforms; the measure passed by roll call vote.
The Owensboro Board of Commissioners on Dec. 17 approved Ordinance 19‑2024 on second reading, amending chapter 16, article 3, division 4 of the Owensboro Municipal Code to clarify definitions, registration requirements and who is responsible for collecting transient room tax from hotel operators and short‑term rental platforms.
City Manager Nate Pagan summarized the change as a response to nearly two years of experience collecting…
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