Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.

Meadville lodging stays may cost more

Meadville can impose a tax of up to 3% on room rentals at hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts with at least six guest rooms. The tax applies only after at least 60% of qualified voters in an election approve it. Rentals of 30 days or more and listed medical facilities are excluded. The state keeps 3% of tax collections; the town uses the rest only for tourism, parks, and recreation, not its general fund. Before spending the money, the town must approve a budget, track the funds separately, and pay for an independent audit each year from the tax funds. The authorization ends July 1, 2030, unless extended.