Hamilton County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Capital Grant Program
Hamilton County’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is collected for the purpose of paying off bond debt that was created to renovate the Duke Energy Convention Center. The tax comes directly from people staying in hotels in Hamilton County. In years in which the County collects a surplus, the residual revenue can be offered as grants to communities within the county. By law, this money must be used for tourism and convention capital purposes.
Please reference the below FAQ for general information on the program and how to apply. A link to our application can also be found on the right side of this page.