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1. What is County lodging tax?

A tax that is charged to every transient guest occupying a room or rooms for sleeping accommodations in a hotel/motel.

2. Who has to file County lodging taxes?

Every establishment maintained, used, or held out to the public to be a hotel/motel or bed and breakfast where sleeping accommodations are offered to guest is required to file monthly on a Hotel/Motel Transient Occupancy Tax form.

3. Are churches, non-profit organizations, and schools exempt from paying Hotel/Motel lodging tax?

No. Churches, non-profit organizations, and schools are not exempt from paying lodging tax.

4. Where can I get Hotel/Motel Transient Occupancy Tax forms?

The forms can be found on the Hotel/Motel home page or contact the Hotel/Motel Administrator to have forms mailed to you.

5. When is the County lodging tax filed/due?

The County lodging tax is filed on a monthly basis by way of an Occupancy Tax Return form which is due no later than the 20th day of each month after which the tax is collected. This must be USPS postmarked (not metered) on or before the 20th of each month to be considered timely.