Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)

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The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) mission statement:

“To invest lodging tax revenues in community events and projects that attract the greatest number of visitors and tourism dollars to Lacey.”

NOW OPEN! 2026 Lodging Tax Funding Application

Lodging Tax Funding Applications for 2026 are open now! Below is the anticipated timeline for the 2026 Application Cycle:

July 8Lodging Tax Funding Applications Open
August 22Lodging Tax Funding Applications Due by 5 p.m.
September 4Committee Reviews Applications
September 11Supplemental Applicant Presentations (As Needed)
September 25Committee Recommendations Selected
October LTAC recommends Budget to City Council
JanuaryFunding Awards Issued
  • The Lodging Tax Funding Application is available online using the button above.
    • A copy of the application questions are available for review and application preparation.
    • Applicants are encouraged to review the 2025 Lodging Tax Funding Workshop materials to learn more about lodging tax funding use.
    • Applications received after the due date will not be considered for that funding cycle.
  • The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee uses an application Scoring Rubric as part of the application selection process. Some questions on this application have an assigned score value. Scores will be considered by the Committee but are not the final determining factor for award selections.
  • Applicants may be required to give a supplemental presentation to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The presentation are anticipated to take place on September 11, 2026.
  • Funding is awarded on a yearly basis. Funding year to year is not guaranteed.


The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee annually recommends funding strategies to the Lacey City Council for lodging tax revenues. Lodging tax revenues are generated through a 4% excise tax imposed by the city as authorized by RCW 67.28.  State law limits the use of lodging tax revenues to tourism marketing, marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists and supporting the operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by a municipality, public facilities district, or nonprofit organizations as outlined in RCW 67.28.1816.

You can find more Lodging Tax Advisory Committee information in Chapter 3.03.045 of the Lacey Municipal Code.

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2025 Lodging Tax Funding Award Recipients

Tourism Events and FestivalsMark Your Calendars2025 Funding Award
Night Market at Ricardo’s – SWAE Night MarketAnnual $3,000
Harlequin Productions 2025 Season – Harlequin ProductionsAnnual $2,000
2025 Funk Off Festival – Ecstatic Soul Collective 01/31 – 02/02$2,500
Lacey Cultural Celebration – City of Lacey 02/01$10,000
Oly Soccer – Olympia Soccer Foundation 04/01 – 07/31$35,000
Lacey Night Market at the Depot – SWAE Night Market04/01 – 10/31$8,500
Lacey Spring Fun Fair – City of Lacey 05/17 – 05/18$18,000
Washington State Senior Games – Washington State Senior Games06/01 – 08/31$13,000
Juneteenth Celebration – Fred U Harris Lodge #7006/21$8,000
Lacey PolyFest – Polynesian Association of Thurston County 06/27 – 06/28$8,000
Lacey in Tune – City of Lacey 07/01 – 08/30$18,000
3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular – City of Lacey 07/03$22,000
USSSA Cascades National Championship Tournament – USSSA Tournament Celebrations07/09 – 07/13$5,475
Lacey South Sound BBQ Festival – Lacey South Sound Chamber07/12$8,000
Capital Lakefair – Capital Lakefair Inc.07/16 – 07/20$5,000
South Sound Block Party – Team-Tomorrow LLC08/22 – 08/23$7,500
Olympia Harbor Days – South Sound Maritime Heritage Association08/29 – 08/30$2,500
Reach the Beach – American Lung Association 09/27 – 09/28$7,500
Haunted 5k – All Kids Win10/25$3,000
Holiday Market – Lacey South Sound Chamber11/01$2,250
Kris Kringle Market – Spouses Club of Lewis-McChord11/16$6,000
Lacey Holiday Market – SWAE Night Market11/21 & 12/19$2,500
Tourism-Related Facilities and Tourism-Promotion Activities2025 Funding Award
Experience Olympia and BeyondVisitor & Convention Bureau of Thurston County$100,000
Lacey MakerSpaceMakerSpace$17,500
Lacey Museum and Cultural CenterCity of Lacey$40,000
Lacey Visitors CenterLacey South Sound Chamber$35,000
Regional Athletic Complex (RAC)City of Lacey $188,000
Thurston County Fair and Event CenterThurston County $17,000
Washington CenterWashington Center for the Performing Arts$20,000

Lodging Tax Funding Applicant Selection

Each year, the Committee reviews applications for lodging tax funding and makes a recommendation to the Lacey City Council on the use of lodging tax revenues. The recommendations are based on applicants who demonstrate the ability to attract and enhance tourism in Lacey and its Urban Growth Area.

  • The Committee uses an Application Scoring Rubric to assist with the application selection process. Scores are considered by the Committee but are not the final determining factor for award selection.
  • Applicants may be required to give a supplemental application presentation, at the discretion of the Committee.


Lodging Tax Funding Requirements and Forms

Funding recipients are required to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) and maintain insurance in compliance with the terms outlined in the PSA.


Lodging Tax Funding Workshop

The cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater, and Thurston County hosted a Lodging Tax Funding Workshop for potential applicants to learn about lodging tax and the funding process. To review the presentation or download a copy of the materials see the links below.

For more information about other regional lodging tax advisory committees and their processes visit:


Committee Members

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is comprised of five Board members who serve three-year staggered terms.  By statute, one member must be an elected official of the City.  This member serves as the Committee chair.  In addition, membership must include:

  • At least two representatives of businesses that collect the lodging tax; and
  • Two representatives involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenues.

Public Comment for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Written Public Comment may be submitted to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee by emailing LodgingTax@cityoflacey.org. All comments provided by email must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Verbal Public Comment may be provided at the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meetings by:

  • In person- Please use the sign-up sheet located in [Council Chambers or other conference room].
  • By Zoom- Please preregister using the Zoom link provided on the posted agenda or use the raise hand feature. Registration closes two hours before the meeting on the day of the meeting.
  • By Phone- Please press *9.

Meeting Accommodations

The City provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. To request an accommodation or written materials in an alternate format, contact the City Clerk at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting to discuss any necessary accommodations. You can reach the City Clerk by phone (360) 486-8704 or email CityClerk@cityoflacey.org

For vision or hearing impaired services contact the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Department Contact
Sadie Siglin

Management Analyst

TEL: 360-456-7788

EMAIL: sadie.siglin@cityoflacey.org

Department
City Manager

phone: 360-491-3214

Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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