Lodgers' Tax and Special Events Information

About Lodgers' Tax & Special Events

Lodgers'  Tax refers to the tax property owners and managers are required to pay for renting out a room or property. This tax provides revenue to use in promoting tourist-related events and other activities including advertising for promotion of events that support tourist related facilities. 

The Lodgers' Tax application period is now open. More details are available on the Lodgers' Tax Funding Request page.

• Applications are due noon May 13, 2022, for events occurring between July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.
• Applications are due noon Aug. 5, 2022, for events occurring between Jan. 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023. 

Special Events in the City of Roswell must first submit a permit application. For any required street closures a Street Closure Form must be completed. Learn more under Special Event Permits.

Related City Ordinances

• Ordinance 1143 Occupancy Tax Rate
• Ordinance 1172 Increase Occupancy Tax Rate
• Ordinance 13-09 Imposing Convention Center Fee
• Ordinance 20-05 Amending Chapter 23 of the Roswell City Code relating to Lodgers Tax