Expands permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax revenue to include demolition and property improvement.

West Virginia HB4801 amends the permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax revenue to include the demolition of unsafe and unsanitary structures and planning for reuse or improvement of property owned by municipalities and county commissions. The bill also allows for the allocation of tax revenue to convention and visitor’s bureaus, hotels, and other tourism-related projects. The tax revenue must be used for purposes such as promoting conventions, maintaining public parks, and supporting the arts.

Expands permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax revenue to include demolition and property improvement.

West Virginia HB4801 amends the permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax revenue to include the demolition of unsafe and unsanitary structures and planning for reuse or improvement of property owned by municipalities and county commissions. The bill also allows for the allocation of tax revenue to convention and visitor’s bureaus, hotels, and other tourism-related projects. The tax revenue must be used for purposes such as promoting conventions, maintaining public parks, and supporting the arts.