Hospitality Tax Program
A 2% local hospitality tax (HTAX) is imposed on prepared meals and beverages within City limits. These funds may be used for tourism related events and programs within the City. The HTAX Grant program provides financial support to organizations and projects whose primary mission is to attract tourists by promoting dining and overnight accommodations within the incorporated City of Walhalla. The HTAX Grant program is a competitive grants program that provides HTAX funds to eligible organizations. The amount available for each fiscal year’s grant program is subject to change through the City’s budget process.
Apply for funding
The 2024 application period is now closed.
Award Recipients
Award recipients are required to submit a Final Grant Report within thirty (30) days of the event/program’s completion. Final reports must include all publicity materials from the event/program. Applicants will not be allowed to apply for future funding until reports are submitted to and accepted by the City. Failure to submit a final report will cause the recipient to be ineligible for future funding.
Reports should be submitted to:
City of Walhalla
HTAX Grants
PO Box 1099
206 N Church Street
Walhalla, SC 29691
cmyers@cityofwalhalla.com
FY 2024-2025 Award Recipients
- Walhalla Performing Arts Center
- Walhalla Oktoberfest Committee
- Oconee History Museum
- Oconee Military Museum
FY 2023-2024 Award Recipients
- Walhalla Performing Arts Center
- Walhalla Oktoberfest Committee
- Oconee History Museum
- Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina
- Oconee Military Museum
- Main Street Walhalla