Hotel Tax Ordinance Amendment
Summary
Delco wants to raise its hotel tax to the legally allowable rate, matching Bucks and Chester counties, to fund the Visit Delco tourism push. Only out-of-town visitors pay it, and it aims to capture more tourism revenue from big 2026 events.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises revenue from hotel guests; county officials say it funds tourism promotion without touching general fund dollars.
The county's tourism program and taxpayers, since visitors rather than residents fund the promotion.
Hotel operators and their out-of-town guests pay more per stay.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - Jan 21, 2026
Council raised the hotel tax on visitors from 3% to the state maximum of 5% to fund tourism marketing through Visit Delco. Officials say the money is an 'exported tax' paid by visitors that drives jobs and local spending — residents noticed it comes during a stretch of steep county property tax increases.
County Council - Jan 20, 2026
Delco wants to raise its hotel tax to the legally allowable rate, matching Bucks and Chester counties, to fund the Visit Delco tourism push. Only out-of-town visitors pay it, and it aims to capture more tourism revenue from big 2026 events.
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