Wahoo's Existing 1/2-cent Sales Tax
The City of Wahoo has collected a ½-cent sales tax since 2019 to help fund public infrastructure improvements.
- The existing ½-cent sales tax was approved by voters in May 2018 and implemented in January 2019 for public infrastructure improvements, including the Chestnut Street Project.
- Revenue from the tax is generated by taxable purchases made in Wahoo by both residents and visitors.
- The existing ½-cent sales tax will cease when the bonds used to fund Chestnut Street improvements are paid off, estimated in 2029.
What does 1/2 cent mean?
- The 1/2-cent sales tax adds 50 cents to every $100 in taxable purchases.
Wahoo voters will be asked whether to continue or suspend the existing ½-cent sales tax on the November 2026 ballot.
- The City estimates the existing ½-cent sales tax will generate approximately $504,000 in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- If voters approve the continuation, revenue would be used to help pay for future public projects, like the proposed community recreation center.
- The sales tax revenue also serves as a local funding source when the City pursues grants that require matching funds.
If approved, revenue from the ½-cent sales tax would be a part of the funding source for the proposed recreation center.
- The proposed funding approach includes revenue from the ½-cent sales tax, general obligation bond, and potential Sport Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act support from the State.
- Additional funding sources may also be needed to cover the full cost of the proposed project.
To read the ballot language and learn more about the proposed community recreation center, click here.
Learn more about the proposed community recreation center, click here.
Preliminary outside design of the facility
