Hotel Tax by County
What does this measure?
This indicator tracks the hotel occupancy tax rates across Hudson Valley counties, including Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. The data reflects the percentage tax applied to hotel and motel stays in each county and provides insight into local revenue strategies for tourism and economic development. In Orange County, revenue from this tax is allocated to tourism promotion and programs that enhance the county’s economy, such as the Municipal Tourism Grant Program, which supports local events and attractions.
Orange: 5%
Dutchess: 5%
Putnam: n/a
Rockland: 3%
Sullivan: 3%
Ulster: 4%
Westchester: 3%
Summary Statement
Hotel occupancy tax rates vary across Hudson Valley counties. Orange County and Dutchess County impose the highest rate at 5%, while Ulster County charges 4%. Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester counties each apply a 3% tax, and Putnam County does not levy a hotel occupancy tax. These differences reflect varying approaches to generating revenue for tourism and local economic initiatives.
Sources
https://www.orangecountygov.com/528/Hotel-Motel-Occupancy-Tax
https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Finance/Hotel-Occupancy-Tax.htm
https://ecode360.com/16015328#16015340
https://www.sullivanny.gov/Departments/Treasurer/RoomTax
https://ulstercountyny.gov/finance/hotel-motel-room-occupancy-tax
https://finance.westchestergov.com/taxes-and-liens/room-occupancy-tax