Hotel / Motel Tax Information

Hotel / Motel Tax Information

Senate bill 6362 as it relates to the hotel/motel tax in the county of Oneida was recently signed by the Governor; please be advised that commensurate with legislation of the Board of Legislators, beginning February 1, 2020, the rate for the Occupancy tax will be five percent (5%) of the per diem rate for each room provided.

Certification form must be completed by any new business that rents one room or more.  Please send the form to the Oneida County Finance Department at 800 Park Ave., Utica, NY 13501.  The Finance Department will send a permit that must be displayed at the point of registration after receiving this form.  Please contact Finance at (315) 798-5760 with any questions.