Do I need a notary for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund application?

No. The packet calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not require notarization or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

Who can apply for Rockdale Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund support?

The packet is for use by entities that are not part of the City of Rockdale and request funding for an eligible tourism-related event, project, or expense.

How do I submit the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund application?

Return the completed application and attachments to the City Manager by mail, hand delivery, fax, or email using the contact details printed in the packet. It says to submit no later than 60 days before the event or project.

What attachments does the application request?

The checklist includes items such as a prior-year program profit-and-loss statement, projected budget, itemized expenditures, marketing plan, board list, and event schedule, when applicable.

Rockdale, TX · Milam County

No notary required

Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Visitor Center Grant Application Packet

Non-city organizations use this packet to request City of Rockdale Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund support for eligible tourism-related events, projects, or expenses.

What this form is

This packet lets non-city organizations request Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund support for events, projects, or expenses that promote tourism and the hotel and convention industry in Rockdale. Applicants provide organization and event details, funding and expenditure information, expected visitors and overnight stays, and a list of required attachments. The packet explains the review process, funding conditions, and post-event reporting expectations.

Who needs it

A non-city organization seeking Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund support from Rockdale for an eligible tourism-related event, project, or expense needs this packet.

How to submit it

Return the completed application and attachments to the City Manager no later than 60 days before the event or project. The packet lists mail, hand delivery, fax, and email options.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Packet
Download the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Visitor Center Grant Application Packet.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the organization, event or project, funding request, expenditure, and visitor information requested in the packet.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the packet checklist to gather the requested supporting documents and include applicable items with the application.
4
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and attachments to the City Manager using a listed submission method, no later than 60 days before the event or project.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund application?: No. The packet calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not require notarization or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
Who can apply for Rockdale Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund support?: The packet is for use by entities that are not part of the City of Rockdale and request funding for an eligible tourism-related event, project, or expense.
How do I submit the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund application?: Return the completed application and attachments to the City Manager by mail, hand delivery, fax, or email using the contact details printed in the packet. It says to submit no later than 60 days before the event or project.
What attachments does the application request?: The checklist includes items such as a prior-year program profit-and-loss statement, projected budget, itemized expenditures, marketing plan, board list, and event schedule, when applicable.

Need something notarized?

This Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Visitor Center Grant Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.