Hardee County: 1% increase to tourist development tax
Hardee County · Hardee County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Referendum to approve a one percent (1%) increase of the existing tourist development tax levied on motels, hotels, and other certain transient lodging to be collected from the lessee, tenant, or customer. The tourist development tax will not be on food, beverage, entertainment, or other items for sale. The tax proceeds are to be used to further enhance, promote, and advertise Hardee County, and develop tourism.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Hardee County asks voters to approve a one percent (1%) increase to its existing tourist development tax. The tax is charged on stays at motels, hotels and certain other short-term lodging, and is collected from the guest, tenant or customer. It does not apply to food, drinks, entertainment or other items for sale. The money would be used to promote and advertise Hardee County and to develop tourism. A YES vote approves the increase, while a NO vote keeps the current tax rate.
Official ballot arguments
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