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Albany County 5th Penny | A 1% General Purpose Excise Tax
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Straightforward answers about the 5th Penny, how funds are used, and how to vote.
The Basics
Why is this tax referred to as the Fifth Cent ("5th Penny")?
What is the history of the 5th Penny tax in Albany County?
Is this tax different than the optional lodging tax?
How is the optional sales tax distributed?
How Funds Are Used
How much of local government operations does the 5th Penny support?
Does the 5th Penny pay for any government employees?
How is the 5th Penny used? Does it pay for infrastructure improvements?
What other ways are these funds reinvested into the community?
What items are not taxed?
The Ballot & Voting
What will the ballot say?
Are there other ways to renew the tax?
How long will the tax last?
Will food be taxed?
Will our taxes be higher than other counties?
How much of the sales tax do visitors and tourists pay?
Who pays this tax?
When could the tax be back on the ballot if it is not renewed in November 2026?
When would the tax stop if it is not renewed in November?
Registering & Where to Vote
What is the date and time of the election?
Where can I vote?
How do I vote absentee?
How can I register to vote?
Where can I get additional information?
