A 10932: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Amherst
A 10932 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAmherst is now allowed to add a tax of up to 2.5% to hotel rooms and vacation rentals.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- None identified
Economy
Benefits
- Generates new revenue for local general fund
- Funds specific capital improvements for public facilities
Risks
- Slightly increases cost of lodging for visitors
- Compliance burden placed on local hotel operators
Society
Benefits
- Directly finances youth and amateur sports facilities
- Supports community health and wellness infrastructure
Risks
- None identified
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highhigh
Analysis status
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The 2.5% tax increase may impact price competitiveness for Amherst hotels compared to neighboring municipalities.
Tax implementation requires the Town of Amherst to adopt a separate local law.
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