Hardee County Tourist Development Tax Increase Referendum
Hardee County, Florida
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What does this measure do?
Raises the county tax on hotel rooms and other short stays to fund tourism promotion. Guests pay an extra 1% of their taxable lodging bill.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Hardee County Board of County Commissioners
The county’s governing board seeks a higher lodging tax to pay for tourism promotion and development.
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A YES vote means
Increase the county lodging tax by 1% of the taxable lodging bill to fund tourism promotion and development. Guests pay the increase; it does not apply to food, drinks, or entertainment.
A NO vote means
Keep the existing county lodging tax without this increase. Guests avoid the extra 1% charge, and tourism efforts do not receive the added revenue.