Tourist Development Tax Maximum Levy Eligibility
Summary
Bed tax revenue has been flat for two years after the COVID boom, and staff are projecting a conservative 1.5 percent growth for FY27 — about $23.8 million total. The leisure and recreation category is already about $900,000 short of its requested spending.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $23.8 million in projected FY27 bed tax revenue, with Category 3 roughly $900,000 out of balance.
Tourism-dependent businesses and residents who use TDT-funded parks, beaches, arts and cultural programming.
Future budgets could face sharp cuts if revenue growth stays below 3% and reserves are not rebuilt.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Tourist Development Council - Aug 17, 2026
The county's bed-tax budget funds tourism marketing, arts grants, sports events and beach programs. Staff found $540,000 in savings to protect programs, but reserves are nearly empty and revenues are tracking below the 3% growth projection — meaning tougher choices next year.
Tourist Development Council - Jul 20, 2026
The county is already at its maximum 5% tourist development tax, so no new revenue is available without additional eligibility. The county is about $80 million short of the $600 million threshold needed for the extra 1% High Tourism Impact Tax.
Tourist Development Council - Jun 15, 2026
Deputy County Administrator Jesse Dunn opened the FY27 tourism budget discussion — the blueprint for how bed-tax dollars get spent next year.
Fiscal Year 2027 Administrator's Budget Session - May 11, 2026
Bed tax revenue has been flat for two years after the COVID boom, and staff are projecting a conservative 1.5 percent growth for FY27 — about $23.8 million total. The leisure and recreation category is already about $900,000 short of its requested spending.
Tourist Development Council - Mar 16, 2026
The Council was scheduled to review monthly tourist development tax collections, the bed-tax revenue that funds tourism marketing, grants, and events in the county.
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