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Town of Erie Lodging Tax Survey

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Ahead of the Sundance Film Festival in 2027, the Town of Erie is considering implementing a Lodging Tax. Lodging Taxes cover any visitor stays of less than 30 days in our community. These are taxes paid by the visitors as part of their overall bill. This proposed tax would require registered voters in Erie to weigh in on the decision before it could be imposed. Please share your thoughts on the matter below.
1.How familiar are you with how local government is funded?(Required.)
2.How familiar are you with the lodging options in the Town of Erie today?(Required.)
3.If an election were held today, would you support or oppose a tax on overnight stays in hotels and short-term rentals in our community?(Required.)
This measure would place a tax on visitors staying in hotels and short-term rentals, so that visitors to Erie contribute to the cost of local services. This specifically applies on instances when the visitor is staying in accommodations less than 30 days. With major events expected in the coming years, this measure would ensure visitors help fund infrastructure and services needed during peak tourism.

Home Rule communities - like the Town of Erie - can determine where the revenue from this sort of tax will be spent. Many commmunities use the revenue to fund public art and culture programs, downtown beautification and revitalization, wayfinding signage, community events, traffic control or expanded shuttle services , administrative costs for licensing and enforcement, etc.

Many municipalities already have Lodging Taxes in place. The taxes vary in amount from Broomfield (1.6% plus Sales Tax), to Denver (10% without Sales Tax added), Boulder (7.5%), and many sitting between 2-4% (Frederick, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville).
4.Do you agree or disagree: Visitors should help pay for the impacts they have on local services.(Required.)
5.How concerned are you that a Lodging Tax could increase costs for local residents?(Required.)
6.What amount of Lodging Tax feels right for Erie in your opinion?(Required.)
7.What would you like to see this tax revenue used to pay for?(Required.)
8.How important is it to you that the Town provide transparency around how these revenues would be spent?(Required.)
9.Now that you’ve heard more information, if the election were held today, would you support or oppose a Lodging Tax?(Required.)
10.How long have you lived in Erie?
11.Do you rent or own the place where you live?
12.Would you consider renting all or part of your home for a short-term rental (renting for less than 30 days)?(Required.)
13.What is you average annual household salary?
14.What is your age?
15.Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?