A new formal policy governing the collection and distribution of the county room tax that is collected from motels, hotel and other room rentals in Chemung County has been passed by the county legislature.
The process will be open and transparent. It will allow any group or organization to apply for funding that promotes regional tourism, tourist activities, conventions, trade shows, special events, tourist attractions and other directly related and supporting activities.
Applications for appropriation of room tax shall be submitted to the County Executive who will make recommendations to the legislature as to where the room tax money should be appropriated to.
The complete policy can be read below:
Hotel Tax Collection and Distribution Policy
The NEW grant application is now available and must be completed by Dec. 31st. The form can be accessed, filled out and submitted by clicking HERE