about the venue tax

The venue tax would add 2% to the City of Beaumont’s current Hotel Occupancy Tax. This tax would be paid only by visitors staying in hotels, motels, or short-term rentals in Beaumont — not by residents.

Citizens can vote on the proposed venue tax on the November 2025 ballot.

  • The Venue Tax is a 2% increase to Beaumont’s existing Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT). Visitors would pay this tax when staying in local hotels, motels, or short-term rentals. Residents would not pay this tax.

  • Revenue from the Venue Tax would help:

    • Construct a new convention center in downtown Beaumont.

    • Maintain and operate the facility long-term.

    • Support the hotel-and-convention-center project.

    • The proposed convention center would be seamlessly integrated with the new Riverfront Hotel.

    • Beaumont has not built a new convention facility in decades.

    • This is an opportunity to grow the economy without raising taxes on residents.

  • When a hotel guest stays in Beaumont, they currently pay a 15% HOT tax.

    Current HOT (15%)

    • 6% — State of Texas

    • 2% — Jefferson County

    • 7% — City of Beaumont

    If approved, HOT would increase to 17% for visitors:

    • 6% — State of Texas

    • 2% — Jefferson County

    • 7% — City of Beaumont (existing)

    • 2% — City of Beaumont Venue Tax (proposed)

  • This proposal will be on the November 2025 ballot.

    • Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    • Early Voting: Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 31, 2025

    Click here to learn more about voting times and locations.

This page is intended for public information and education only. It does not advocate for or against any measure.