Tag Archives: Occupancy Tax

Clay County will increase its hotel occupancy tax by 1.5 percent as the county searches for ways to maximize revenue. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the tax was set at 2.5 percent in 2009. Reagan said he projects that the increase to four percent will generate an additional $70,000 a year for the county. Reagan said the county brought ... Read More »

The town of Monterey will start the process of exploring the creation of an occupancy tax. The tax funding comes from lodging and rentals in the area, or what some called “heads in beds.” Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the money generated from the tax has to go directly toward economic and community development. “With us trying to relaunch our ... Read More »

Jackson County wants all Air BnB clients to make sure they have a business license so occupancy taxes can be collected. In January of 2020 an occupancy tax went into effect for the county. While the tax has brought in $15,000 in revenue, Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said word of mouth indicates some clients are not paying what they ... Read More »