Stewart County adopts 5% hotel‑motel tax

The Stewart County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 9 adopted an ordinance setting the county hotel‑motel tax at 5 percent.

Commissioner Joe Lee Williams moved to adopt the Hotel/Motel Tax Ordinance at 5 percent; Commissioner Tyrone Nelson seconded and the board voted unanimously to approve the ordinance. The minutes do not specify the ordinance number or how the revenue will be allocated.

The measure was presented during the regular meeting at the Stewart County Courthouse and was approved on voice vote with all commissioners in favor. The record does not include discussion of the projected revenue total, whether the tax replaces an existing rate, or the ordinance’s effective date beyond its adoption at the Sept. 9 meeting.

The item was listed under administrative matters; the county manager and county attorney provided routine reports during the same meeting. The board did not attach additional implementation instructions in the minutes. The next regular meeting agenda is expected to include routine budget and administrative follow-ups.