SOME SONOMA COUNTY RESIDENCES SOON WILL BEGIN PAYING FOR THEIR WELL WATER
In the sprawling 81,284-acre Santa Rosa Plain groundwater basin, the proposed regulatory fee for a rural resident is $18 to $25 a year, much lower than the rates in the more sparsely populated Petaluma and Sonoma valleys. In the 44,846-acre Sonoma Valley basin, the fee would be $48 to $80 a year, and in the 46,661-acre Petaluma Valley basin, it would be $115 to $200 a year. IF your area is not listed above, it will be soon! See full article here
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSESSMENTS
The Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel, Motel, Campground or Bed Tax) is an additional source of non-property tax revenue to local govt. This tax levied (12% in Sonoma Co., 10% in Lake Co.) are discretionary; meaning the Board of
Supervisors may direct use of these funds for any legitimate county expense. The tax code does not require any specific use of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds. BIA is different. Levied at 2% in Sonoma Co & 1.5% in Lake Co., these funds are designated specifically to market overnight stays in the Business Improvement Area. In other words, use tourism dollars to drive more tourism. The guest pays all taxes to WC Lodging and we in turn file quarterly with the county. All numbers on your owner statement are for reference only.
RED MAKES YOU HUNGRY
It’s why red is a popular restaurant color scheme: it actually increases appetite. Research has also found that certain colors are more energizing, relaxing or calming then others…great tips to keep in mind when freshening up your interior paint for the Summer rush:
- Entry areas and foyers: Spark the “welcome home” feeling with energizing colors such as red, oranges or yellow
- Family and living rooms: shades of brown or taupe to encourage a cozy feeling
- Bedrooms and dens: Since relaxation is the key, blues and greens in natural shades encourage tranquility
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