Summary
Beacon is asking the state legislature to renew its authorization to collect a 2% room occupancy tax on hotels and short-term rentals. This tax provides non-property-tax revenue to help fund city services.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates supplementary local revenue from visitors staying in local hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals.
City taxpayers, who benefit from diversified municipal revenue sources.
Visitors and tourists staying overnight in commercial lodging and short-term rentals.
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