Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund

Hotel Occupancy Tax is revenue collected from hotels and motels located within the Forney city limits. The amount paid to the city is set by ordinance at 7% of the room rate charged by the hotel or motel, excluding all other services provided (meals, laundry, etc.). These funds may be used for both advertising and operational expenditures, provided the primary purpose of the event is to attract out of town visitors. A transfer from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund will be used to fund special events hosted by the City of Forney.