Beaufort County commissioners vote 4–2 to ask legislators to propose a 6% local occupancy tax After debate over costs and administrative overhead, the board voted 4–2 to ask state legislators to propose local enabling legislation for a 6% occupancy tax, citing a study that estimated roughly $290,000 in county revenue.

Beaufort County is pushing for a 6% occupancy tax on short-term lodging to boost tourism revenue, but will it actually benefit the community?

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