County References Long-Term Tourism Tax Revenue Contract

Northampton County’s budget document references an ongoing 50-year contract between Discover Lehigh Valley and the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation. The agreement provides for a percentage of Hotel Room Rental Tax revenue to support regional economic development and tourism activities.

Document date · October 2, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

50 years; executed October 1, 2000

Renewal date

2050-10-01

Renewal

50-year contract executed October 1, 2000; the term is expected to run through approximately October 1, 2050.

Document type

Budget

Source document

Northampton County Budget 2027 Proposed Budget And Capital Improvements Plan

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by Northampton County Industrial Development Authority?

Discover Lehigh Valley was awarded this government contract by Northampton County Industrial Development Authority, as recorded on October 2, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a budget record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Northampton County Budget 2027 Proposed Budget And Capital Improvements Plan (Budget), dated October 2, 2026 from Northampton County Industrial Development Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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