The Chautauqua Lake Association has received new equipment for maintenance of Chautauqua Lake. The CLA recently took delivery of a cutting edge weed harvester and forklift. The Chautauqua County Legislature funded the weed harvester using … [Read more...]
County Now Accepting Applications For Bed Tax Grants
Chautauqua County's 2025 Bed Tax Grant Program is now accepting applications. Municipalities, for-profit, and nonprofit partners can apply for funding now until October 1, 2024. The Tourism Product Development Grant Program is funded through … [Read more...]
Free Solar Eclipse Glasses Now Available in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County officials have announced that free Solar Eclipse glasses are now available for distribution. In November, the County Legislature approved using $50,000 of the county's 3% occupancy tax reserves to purchase around 66,000 glasses … [Read more...]
County Tourism Product Development Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for Chautauqua County's Tourism Product Development Grant Program. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development is accepting grant requests from interested groups or organizations until October … [Read more...]
County Legislature Supports State’s Amendment to How Bed Tax Monies Can Be Spent
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution supporting state bills that alter how the county can spend the bed tax monies it collects. With the County's 5% occupancy tax up for renewal by New York State, Assemblyman Andy Goodell and … [Read more...]
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Funds to Improve Local Lakes and Waterways
Grant applications are being accepted for funds to improve local lakes and waterways. The 2024 Round of the County’s 2% Occupancy Tax Grant Program is open until April 1, 2023. The Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways are funded through … [Read more...]
Applications for Bed Tax Grant Money Now Being Accepted by County Planning Department
The application period to apply for Bed Tax grant money is now open with the County Planning Department. Interested groups or organizations have until October 1, 2022 to submit applications. The application link can be found at: … [Read more...]
Bed Tax Revenues Reached Record Numbers for 2021
Bed tax revenues reached record numbers for 2021 in Chautauqua County as tourism rebounded in the area. County Executive PJ Wendel announced that after tourism declined in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, the 2021 occupancy tax revenues exceeded … [Read more...]
