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Laurel Tourism Tax

A 3% additional tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of room rentals from hotels, motels, and short-term rentals within the corporate limits of the City of Laurel. Effective September 1, 2022.  Repeal date July 1, 2026.

Yazoo County Tourist and Convention Tax

A 2% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of restaurants, hotels and motels, including, but not limited to, sales of beer and alcoholic beverages sold to be consumed on the premises. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective March 1, 1993. No repeal date.

“Hotel” or “motel” means a place of lodging that at any one time will accommodate transient guests on a daily or weekly basis and that is known to the trade as such. Such terms does not include a place of lodging with 10 or less rental units.

West Point Recreation / Public Improvement Promotion Tax

A 1% tax is imposed on the gross income of restaurants, hotels, and motels. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective December 1, 1996. No repeal date.

“Hotel” or “motel” means a place of lodging within the city that at any one time will accommodate transient guests on a daily or weekly basis, excluding hotels or motels with 10 or less overnight rental units.