Could a Local Option Tax Help Your Town?

A 1% local option tax can give towns another way to fund municipal services and capital projects while reducing reliance on property taxes. Revenue comes from eligible purchases made by residents, visitors, and others who shop, dine, or stay in town.

RRPC has prepared a one-page resource explaining how the tax works and how Brandon and Rutland Town use their revenue. Towns considering a local option tax may also benefit from speaking with communities that have longstanding experience, including Brandon, Rutland Town, and Killington.