Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Role of the Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is established by Chapter 2.23 of the Snohomish Municipal Code to review and comment on:

1. The imposition of a tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW;
2. An increase in the rate of tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW;
3. The repeal of an exemption from a tax imposed under Chapter 67.28 RCW; or
4. A change in the use of revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW.

Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1815 through 67.28.1816, or as thereinafter amended, lodging tax revenue must be used for tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities.

Meetings

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee shall hold at least one meeting annually (as part of the City’s regular biennial budget adoption and/or amendment process) or at the call of the City Council. When a meeting is scheduled, details will be posted here.

Open Positions

Positions One and Three (both terms expiring August 31, 2028) are currently vacant. The application for appointment is open Friday, September 12 through Sunday, October 5.

• Eligible applicants for Position One will be persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received from the lodging tax.
• Eligible applicants for Position Three will be representatives of lodging businesses required to collect the lodging tax.

Members

The Committee membership shall include: 

• Two members who are representatives of lodging businesses required to collect the lodging tax; and 
• Two members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received from the lodging tax. 

The following community members make up the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: