Two special taxes fund tourism, parks and recreation in the City of Fulton.
HB1752Hotel / Motel Tax
Up to 3% of room rentalsImposed in 2010
For the purpose of providing funds to promote tourism and parks and recreation, the governing authorities are authorized, in their discretion, to levy and collect a tax upon every person, firm or corporation operating a motel or hotel in the City of Fulton, at a rate not to exceed three percent (3%) of the gross proceeds from room rentals for each hotel and motel. The tax levied by this subsection shall be in addition to all other taxes and assessments imposed.
HB1740Pennies for Parks
Up to 3% of restaurant salesImposed in 2023
An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Fulton, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Sales Tax Of Not More Than Three Percent Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of The Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism, Parks And Recreation Within The City; To Provide That An Election Be Held On The Question Of The Levying Of Such Tax; And For Related Purposes.