Every four years, Platte County voters have an opportunity to renew the lodging tax—a tax that we, as locals, don’t have to pay, and a way for overnight visitors to positively affect our local economy year-round.
On November 5, your vote plays a key role in allowing the lodging tax—and its positive impact on our community—to continue for another four years
Currently, the lodging tax is assessed on every visitor’s overnight stay at a hotel, motel, or rental property in Platte County.
The funds collected are then used by the
Platte County Lodging Tax and Tourism Joint Powers Board to:
Enhance
our local economy
Promote
local events, tourism, and the hospitality industry
Market
Platte County as a
destination of choice
In the last fiscal year alone, the lodging tax has already generated
$207,000 for Platte County!
One of the many ways those funds benefit our community is in the form of local grants, awarded to events and organizations that promote overnight stays in Platte County and enhance the visitor experience.
Past grant recipients have included:
- Blue Mountain Car Show in Wheatland
- Chugwater Chili Cookoff
- Glendo Chariot Races
- Glendo State Finals Chariot Races
- Glendo 4th of July
Ranch Rodeo
- Wheatland High School Old Grads
- Salsa Competition
- Sunrise Historic and Prehistoric Preservation Society (SHAPPS)
Since the program began in 2015,
the lodging tax has generated a total of
$1.5 million
for Platte County.
… all of which goes far in creating stronger, more welcoming communities for everyone to enjoy!
Help share the facts on the lodging tax
To show your support for the lodging tax, we invite you to share a link to this page with others! We also have yard signs available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Platte County Chamber of Commerce. Call or stop by 65 16th St. in Wheatland to claim yours!We look forward to seeing you at the polls
ON NOVEMBER 5TH!
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Paid for by the Platte County Lodging Tax and Tourism Joint Powers Board