2% Lodging Tax Increase?
Yes? or No?
Oct 2024
On the November ballot, voters are being asked to vote yes or no to a 2% increase in Johnson County Lodging Tax, bumping the rate from 5% to 7%.
Lodging Tax revenue funds the Johnson County Tourism Association, the organization tasked with promoting Johnson County and attracting visitors to come, stay & play in our community. This is an important role as many of our local businesses depend on visitors and tourists to keep thriving.
The 2% increase applies to lodging only, solely for people staying overnight in one of our local hotels, motels, campgrounds, or short-term rentals. For example: on a nightly room rate of $100, the lodging tax would increase from $5 to $7. (Note: example excludes additional local/state taxes)
Toby Carrig, Marketing Director of JCTA explains the proposal, how it compares to other parts of Wyoming, and who would benefit from the additional revenue.
For more information about Johnson County Tourism Association, click here