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Athens County adopts lodging excise tax regulations; at least one-third of net proceeds to CVB
Summary
The board adopted the Athens County Lodging Excise Tax Code of Regulations (effective April 1, 2026), creating a 3% lodging excise tax, registration and reporting rules, exemptions, and allocation instructions including at least one-third to the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
On Dec. 23 the Athens County Board of Commissioners adopted a county lodging excise tax code of regulations that establishes a 3% lodging excise tax and prescribes registration, quarterly reporting, exemptions and allocation of proceeds.
Under the new regulations (effective April 1, 2026), operators must register with the Auditor and…
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