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Beaufort County commissioners vote 4–2 to ask legislators to propose a 6% local occupancy tax
Summary
After debate over costs and administrative overhead, the board voted 4–2 to ask state legislators to propose local enabling legislation for a 6% occupancy tax, citing a study that estimated roughly $290,000 in county revenue.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners voted 4–2 to ask Senator Brinson and Representative Tidwell to sponsor enabling legislation for a local occupancy tax in Beaufort County. The proposed framework discussed by commissioners included a 6% tax on short-term lodging that would be paid by visitors.
Commissioner (speaker 8) introduced the motion, arguing an occupancy tax is levied on visitors rather than county residents…
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