Delaware County considering increasing hotel tax. ... Search. 78°F. Friday, July 18th 2025 ... Delaware County’s hotel occupancy tax is current at 3% and collects about $3.2 million annually.

Should the tax increase remain in the budget, it would equate to a $38.19 increase on a property at the average county assessment of $254,683 for a total county real estate tax bill of $801.98.

The resolution reduced the millage collected to 1.3 mills for one year and provides $4,797,620 in tax relief for Delaware County property owners.