Hospitality Tax is a 2% tax on the sales of prepared meals and beverages sold in establishments or sales of prepared meals and beverages in the City of Spartanburg.
In order to support efforts of local partners to promote tourism and quality of life in the City of Spartanburg, City Council may designate a portion of the annual hospitality tax revenue for competitive grant awards. Council will decide the amount of such portion annually.
Spartanburg City Council has established the Hospitality Tax Grants Advisory Committee to assist with the process, review the applications, and make recommendations for funding to City Council. Applicants will be asked to answer questions and make a presentation before the Hospitality Tax Grants Advisory Committee. The makes the final determination regarding grant allocations.
Please Note: Organizations may only submit one application for Hospitality Tax Grant funding