Function/Purpose of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
To provide advice and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the optimal distribution and expenditure of lodging tax revenue, in accordance with County policy and RCW 67.28.080. Kitsap County prioritizes applications within Unincorporated Kitsap County.
Lodging Tax Fund Distribution Policy (Resolution 111-2025)
The Kitsap County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee awards applicants based on an evaluation form that assesses how well each applicant meets the established criteria during the interview process. The evaluation is guided by weighted sections within the form, ensuring that awards reflect the overall strength of each proposal according to these prioritized criteria. See evaluation form below.
Kitsap County Attachment A - Lodging Tax Evaluation Form
2026 Committee Members (Appointed Annually)
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Elected Official: Katherine T. Walters
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Collectors of Lodging Tax
| Non-Profit Organizations (Who qualify to receive funding)
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TBD
| TBD
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Online Bids
Find the application on the County online bid page
Meeting Time and Location
2026 Application Process Timeline (tentative):
RFP Opens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| October 1, 2026
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RFP Closes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| October 30, 2026
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Bid Conference--------------------------------------------------------------------------
The bid conference is open to all prospective applicants and serves as a Q&A session for individuals seeking clarification about the application process or related topics. The session is recorded, and all questions and answers discussed are compiled and published as an addendum on the application webpage.
| October 21, 2026, 2:00 pm Via TEAMS
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Interviews (Final)-----------------------------------------------------------------------
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 (Tentative)
Friday, November 6, 2026 (Tentative)
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2022 Funding Recipients
| 2022 Funds Lodging Tax 216-2021 Reso
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2023 Funding Recipients
| 2023 Funds Lodging Tax 175-2022 Reso
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2024 Funding Recipients
| 2024 Funds Lodging Tax 224-2023 Reso
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2025 Funding Recipients
| 2025 Funding Lodging Tax 055-2025 Reso
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Membership
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is composed of at least five members, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The committee membership includes: (a) at least two members who are representatives of businesses required to collect the lodging tax; and (b) at least two members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received. Persons who are eligible for appointment under (a) of this section are not eligible for appointment under (b) of this section. Person who are eligible for appointment under (b) of this section are not eligible for appointment under (a) of this section.
The number of members who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax must equal the number of members who are involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received. One member shall be an elected official of Kitsap County who shall serve as chair. The committee may include one nonvoting member who is an elected official of a city or town in Kitsap County.
Staff Contact
Lee Reyes 360-337-4471, lreyes@kitsap.gov
Glen McNeill 360-337-4789, gsmcneill@kitsap.gov
