Lodging tax funds must be used for marketing or operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. They may also support the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations according to law.
The program or event should have the potential to increase overnight visits to the city’s hotel and/or create a positive economic impact. These funds have helped support events such as 3rd of July Fireworks event, Tour de Terrace and Arts of the Terrace.
You may download this application or contact Community Relations Director Virginia Olsen at (425) 744-6206, or cityhall@ci.mlt.wa.us. Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
The city’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the applications and make a recommendation to the City Council based upon certain criteria and state law. Allocation of the funds is tentatively scheduled for the January 7, 2019 City Council Meeting.
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