City of Alpine
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 allows the City of Alpine to collect Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) from hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other lodging facilities. Under state law, the revenue from the HOT may be used only to directly promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry.
There is a two-part test for every expenditure of local Hotel Occupancy Taxes.
Criteria # 1 Every expenditure must DIRECTLY enhance and promote tourism
AND the convention and hotel industry.
Criteria # 2 Every expenditure MUST clearly fit into one of nine statutorily provided categories.
Please follow the links below for the policy guidelines, application and other documents related to the use of HOT funds.
All applications for funding are due at City Hall by 5:00 pm on August 28, 2020, attention “City Secretary”.
For more information about the HOT funding please contact the Office of the City Secretary, at (432) 837-3301.
Click the PDF below to download and print out the Hot Grant Application & Guidelines 2020/2021 form. After completion, take the completed form to City Hall located at 100 N 13th St, Alpine, TX 79830.
Hot Grant Application & Guidelines 2020/2021
Helpful Information:
Use of Municipal HOT PowerPoint | Revenue Manual for Texas Cities |
State of Texas Annual Hotel Occupancy Report | Need to Know about HOT |
Sample Event Budget (Excel) |
Sample Event Budget |