Worcester County Hotel Room Tax Increase
Most Worcester County Commissioners support a bill to increase the county's hotel room tax from 5% to 6%.
Ocean City officials have requested the increase to generate additional tourism revenue. They want the increase enacted by the start of 2026, so hotel and motel operators can set new room rates before summer bookings for 2026.
- Two of the seven Commissioners, Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino, are not in favor.
- Legislation must be introduced at the Commissioner's November 18 meeting with a public hearing.
- If passed as emergency legislation, it would take effect immediately; otherwise, there's a 45-day wait.
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Author's summary: Worcester County Commissioners consider hotel tax increase.
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