Delaware County Council boosts hotel occupancy tax to 5%

Delaware County Council boosts hotel occupancy tax to 5%

Delaware County Council unanimously approved a 2 percentage point increase to the hotel occupancy tax in a move that’s anticipated to draw in more economic dollars during a busy year. Council first introduced the tax increase in June to capitalize on the various events occurring this year that will draw overnight visitors. Pennsylvania law allows counties to place a tax on room rentals of less than 30 days by the same person. Delaware County’s 3…