Before operating your business, you must first have a Business License with the City of Roswell.  CLICK HERE to complete that process. 

REPORTING LODGERS TAX 

Operators of hotels, motels, B&Bs, RV parks and short-term rentals must collect, report and submit their Lodgers’ Tax and Convention Center Bed Fee to the City of Roswell each month. 

Required payments include:

• Lodgers' Tax: This amount is calculated as 5% of the establishment's gross receipts for the month being reported.
• Convention Center Fee: A fee of $2.50 per room night is added to the first 15 nights of a tenant's stay. (Note: The Convention Center Fee does not apply to lodgers offering three rooms or less.)

The completed form must be returned with remittance no later than the 25th of the month immediately following the month for which the form is being completed. Send to: City of Roswell, 425 N. Richardson Ave. Roswell, NM 88201. Delinquent payments may be subject to interest and penalty. Questions or concerns should be directed to tourism@roswell-nm.gov.

Download the REPORTING LODGERS TAX & BED FEE FORM 

How to Complete the Form when collecting Lodgers' Tax?

Aug. 9: The City of Roswell held a Tourism Talk to discuss how to complete the reporting form. The PowerPoint is provided here as a PDF.