The Twentynine Palms City Council has approved a balanced two year budget for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, which projects and accounts for a decline in the transient occupancy tax, associated with short-term vacation rentals in the area.
The towns’ balanced budget suggest that property, sales, a vehicle licensing taxes are up citywide, but that transient occupancy tax revenues are projected to decline by $100,000 over the next two years due to what the city describes as “economic conditions.”
The city announced this week that the approved budget dedicates significant funding for an updated animal shelter and stronger animal control services.
The city announced this week that, through this approved budget, Palms-N-Paws shelter will receive significant funding with a new facility and expanded staff. The shelter will be able to continue its programs to provide animals to elderly city residents at a significantly reduced rate.
