Fredericksburg, Texas – The City of Fredericksburg recently announced the timeline for 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant requests.
As in the past, the City Council reserves a portion of the City’s HOT collections to support events, programs or facilities that are reasonably likely to directly enhance the Fredericksburg tourism and lodging industry.
The process will open with an orientation meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Fire Department Training Room located at 126 W. Main Street. After this meeting, applications will begin to be accepted.
Entities that received funding in 2025 are required to submit an Annual Financial Report by Friday, Nov. 21, while the application deadline for funding in the new year is the same day. Applications will not be accepted after that deadline. Funding will only be given for events happening in calendar year 2026.
Applications will be reviewed by the City Council, City staff and the Convention and Visitor Bureau to ensure completeness and the suitability based on state law requirements.
The City Council will then hold a Special Meeting on January 13 to interview applicants, before holding its Regular Meeting on January 20 to award funding.
For more information on the Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding Request process, please visit https://www.fbgtx.org/598/Hotel-Occupancy-Tax-Funding-Requests. To learn more about the City of Fredericksburg, go to FBGTX.org or contact City Hall at (830) 997-7521.
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