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Campbell County board opts to advertise 7% transient-occupancy tax for public hearing
Summary
Board discussion centered on whether to advertise a 6.5% or 7% transient-occupancy (hotel) tax. After weighing regional comparators and political messaging, the board signaled consensus to advertise 7% and begin the public-engagement process ahead of a public hearing.
Frank Rogers explained that each percentage point of the transient-occupancy tax yields about $200,000 and that the county currently levies 2% with those receipts going to the general fund. He told the board raising the levy to 6.5% or 7% would require advertising and a public hearing separate from budget adoption.
Supervisors discussed regional neighbors’ rates and public messaging. One supervisor said advertising a higher rate invites criticism but observed visitors, not residents, primarily pay the levy. Another supervisor said staying competitive with nearby localities mattered more than a 0.5 percentage-point difference. After discussion Rogers summarized: “We’re going to move forward at 7%.” The board directed staff to initiate the public‑engagement steps for a 7% rate and bring the public‑hearing notices forward on schedule.
Next steps: staff will notify local hoteliers and stakeholders, publish required notices, and schedule the public hearing(s) required for a tax-rate change.
