Proposed Lodging Occupancy Tax Request to State Legislature
Town of Amherst
Summary
The town established a 2.5% bed tax on short-term lodging to generate revenue for capital improvements and general town services.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Expected to generate over $2.8 million annually from visitors and tourists.
Town taxpayers, who will see general fund relief and dedicated capital funding for community assets.
Visitors and tourists staying in local hotels or short-term rentals.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Town Board - Work Session — October 13, 2026
The town established a 2.5% bed tax on short-term lodging to generate revenue for capital improvements and general town services.
New state funding heading to town of Amherst
New state funding heading to town of Amherst Spectrum News
Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — April 13, 2026
The board requested state legislation to authorize a local bed tax up to 2.5% on short-term rentals and hotels, dedicating 75% of revenues to the general fund and 25% to youth and park capital improvements.
Town of Amherst to move forward with new bed tax on all hotel room bookings
Town of Amherst to move forward with new bed tax on all hotel room bookings Spectrum News
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