sales and use tax

In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

Data shows Two Step Inn boosts to sales, hotel tax

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
April is a busy month in Georgetown. Since the late ’90s, the Red Poppy Festival has been the premier spring event downtown. For the past three years, the Two Step Inn has brought more entertainment, guests — and money — to town.
ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

One year in, new ESD 8 tax creates security net for Georgetown emergency services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 7, 2025
After getting all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed, the monetary impacts of Emergency Service District 8’s resident-approved 2 percent sales started to be seen in April.
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