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Committee hears city-backed municipal innkeeper fee for New Haven; industry raises tax‑stacking concerns

House Ways and Means Committee · February 4, 2026

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Summary

Senate Bill 242 would authorize a flat $5 per‑room municipal innkeeper fee for New Haven and other localities, restricted to capital projects and with a five‑year sunset. Local officials and chambers supported the tool to help finance destination projects; hoteliers warned the extra fee plus existing county taxes and rebates could reduce price competitiveness for group business.

Senate Bill 242, introduced by Senator Holman, would permit a municipal innkeeper fee (a flat $5 per room night) for New Haven with restrictions: revenues limited to capital projects, bonding authority allowed, and any promotional spending to be run through the county tourism body. The sponsor said the measure is targeted and…

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