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Washington Co. amends its Occupancy Tax so all short-term rentals must pay 4%

By Caroline Martindale, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the its Occupancy Tax law on Aug. 16 to require a 4% tax be collected anywhere a fee is imposed for an overnight stay regardless of how many units are available.

The law specifies short-term rentals — a dwelling rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days.

“Our existing local law (Chapter 102 of the …

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