Rhinebeck Moves One Step Closer to Imposing New Tax on Hotel Rooms and Other Lodging

The Rhinebeck Town Board introduced a law Monday that would impose a 3% tax on hotel rooms, short-term rentals, and other overnight lodging throughout the Town and Village. Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia said revenue from the occupancy tax would be dedicated to replacing the Parsonage Street Bridge and making sidewalks in front of Town Hall ADA-compliant. (Photo by Claire Greenburger) The tax, which had been debated for well over a year, is expected to bring in as much as 0,000 annually, which Town officials say will be used to help finance vital improvement projects. “People who come here and stay... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/rhinebeck-takes-one-step-closer-to-imposing-new-tax-on-hotel-rooms-and-other-lodging/