Moore County government votes to increase Room Occupancy Tax rates

By Faith Hatton, posted Nov 11, 2025 on BizFayetteville.com

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In October, the Moore County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to increase the Room Occupancy Tax Rate from the current rate support enhanced tourism promotion efforts, benefiting the community and its businesses. 

“Thank you for your cooperation and continued commitment to supporting Moore County's thriving tourism industry. Your partnership is invaluable to our community's growth and success,” stated the County in a press release. “The change to the Room Occupancy Tax Rate has been made to support enhanced tourism promotion efforts, benefiting the community and its businesses. Thank you for your cooperation and continued commitment to supporting Moore County's thriving tourism industry. Your partnership is invaluable to our community's growth and success.

Attachments/Documents: RO of 3% to a new rate of 6%, effective Jan. 1, 2026. This increase will be effective for all bookings on or after Jan. 1, 2026. All accommodations must apply the new tax rate to any bookings for stays beginning Jan. 1, 2026, or later, regardless of the booking date. 

The County also approved a new Room Occupancy Tax Report. The  new form is available on this website by choosing the Financial Services tab and then forms from the home page.

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