Do I need a notary for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application?

No. The application includes an applicant signature and date, but no notary block. The applicant certifies the information and attachments are true and correct.

How do I submit the Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application?

Email the completed application and attachments to discoverkemah@kemahtx.gov or deliver them in person to 1401 SH 146, Kemah, TX 77565, by the stated deadline.

What attachments are required with the application?

The packet lists a prior fiscal year's financial statement, current-year organization budget, event schedule, planned advertising samples or prior-event marketing copies, and other supporting materials. A 501-C3 letter is requested if applicable.

Who can apply for Kemah HOT funding?

The packet says the city accepts applications from groups and businesses whose programs fit the eligible funding categories. Applicants should show potential to generate overnight visitors and tourism revenue.

Kemah, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application FY 2027

This application is for organizations and businesses seeking City of Kemah Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for qualifying tourism-promoting events, projects, or programs.

What this form is

Organizations and businesses use this application to request Hotel Occupancy Tax sponsorship for events, projects, or programs scheduled between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. The packet asks about the applicant, event, expected attendance, hotel activity, budget, and marketing plans. Applicants must include the listed supporting documents, and the application states that funding requests should demonstrate potential to generate overnight visitors and tourism revenue.

Who needs it

Organizations and businesses seeking City of Kemah Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for a qualifying event, project, or program should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and attachments by 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, by email to [email protected] or in person at 1401 SH 146, Kemah, TX 77565.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information is true and correct, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the FY 2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application packet.
2
Complete The Application
Provide organization, event, hotel activity, budget, advertising, and certification information.
3
Gather Attachments
Include the listed financial statement, budget, event schedule, advertising materials, and any applicable 501-C3 documentation.
4
Submit To The City
Email the completed packet to [email protected] or deliver it in person to the address listed in the application by the stated deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application?: No. The application includes an applicant signature and date, but no notary block. The applicant certifies the information and attachments are true and correct.
How do I submit the Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application?: Email the completed application and attachments to [email protected] or deliver them in person to 1401 SH 146, Kemah, TX 77565, by the stated deadline.
What attachments are required with the application?: The packet lists a prior fiscal year's financial statement, current-year organization budget, event schedule, planned advertising samples or prior-event marketing copies, and other supporting materials. A 501-C3 letter is requested if applicable.
Who can apply for Kemah HOT funding?: The packet says the city accepts applications from groups and businesses whose programs fit the eligible funding categories. Applicants should show potential to generate overnight visitors and tourism revenue.

Need something notarized?

This Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Application FY 2027 doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.