2022 Lodging Tax Funding Increase to $280k Budget

Chelan County is offering a total of $280,000 for grants utilizing the Lodging Tax fund. This year, Chelan County is adding an additional requirement this year. On Nov. 3rd, applicants must present a 10-minute presentation to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.

The presentation should represent a timeline on how the Lodging Tax funds will be spent for the event within the year 2022.

Grants financed by the Chelan County Lodging cannot be allocated towards administrative costs. Applicants must include Washington’s Playground website (https://www.visitchelancounty.com/) in their marketing materials.

According to Chelan County Lodging Tax application, "a follow-up report must be given within 90 days of the conclusion of the project or event to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee showing the impact of the funding on the community."

Applications are due on Oct. 27, 4 p.m. For more information, contact Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering at (509)-667-6215 or email her at tiffany.gering@co.chelan.wa.us.

Link to original application: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/news/article/2022-lodging-tax-funding-requests-are-now-open