Occupancy Tax
On the Ballot: Occupancy Tax Proposal
Funded by Visitors, Not Residents.
This November, Indian Trail voters have the opportunity to vote on a ballot initiative that would add an occupancy tax for hotel and short-term rental stays. The November ballot includes a proposal for up to a 5% occupancy tax that would fund tourism-related initiatives, such as recreational amenities for residents and visitors, as well as promoting travel and tourism. It is paid by visitors who use short-term rental properties (e.g., Airbnb) or future hotels in Indian Trail. Be sure to cast your vote on the occupancy tax on November 4.
About the Proposed Occupancy Tax Initiative
After years of attempting to shepherd an occupancy tax ballot initiative through the North Carolina General Assembly, the Town of Indian Trail now has the opportunity to implement an occupancy tax for people using hotels, Airbnb, etc. Monies from the tax are used for tourism-related expenses. The town cannot move forward without voter approval.
If passed, the town would be able to implement a rate of up to 5% on short-term rental stays in hotels, Airbnb, and other vacation rental properties.
Registered voters who live in the Town of Indian Trail will have the opportunity to vote on the ballot initiative during the general election on November 4.
Funded by Visitors, Not Residents.
Who Pays?
Visitors who use rental properties or hotels in Indian Trail.
Who Benefits?
The entire Indian Trail community.
What is the Tax Rate?
The proposed rate is up to 5% of the rental cost.
Contact the Town Hall With Questions
Call 704-821-5401 to ask a question or request additional information.
Quick Facts
- An Occupancy Tax, also known as a hotel or lodging tax, is paid by people who stay in a short-term rental accommodation, like a hotel or Airbnb.
- The Occupancy Tax acts more like a fee. Fees are only paid by those who use the amenity.
- This is a tax you DON’T pay.
- It will NOT raise your property taxes.
- Only visitors who stay in short-term rentals, like an Airbnb or future hotels in Indian Trail, will pay.
- Residents won’t pay the tax unless they stay in a short-term rental in the town.
- Revenue generated by the Occupancy Tax could be used to enhance park and recreation amenities, help fund a community center, or promote economic development in our downtown. By law, the revenue can only be used for tourism-related purposes.
- When you stay in a hotel somewhere, you’re most likely paying an Occupancy Tax that benefits that community.
- 90 of the 100 counties in North Carolina have an Occupancy Tax. Of the cities not covered by a county tax, 110 have an Occupancy Tax, including our neighbors in Monroe.