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How do I apply for the Autism Certification Matching Grant Program?
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce manages the grant program. Information about the program is available on the chamber’s […]
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How do I apply for the Sports Tourism Event Grant Program?
The County’s Sports Tourism Grant Program utilizes Tourist Development Tax Revenue (commonly called “bed tax”) to provide funding support for […]
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How do I apply for the Arts/Culture/Heritage (ACH) Funding Program?
The St. Johns Cultural Council administers the ACH Grant Program. Information about the grant program, including guidelines, deadlines, grant portal […]
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I want to rent my property to visitors. What do I need to know about the Tourist Development Tax?
Do you have a private home, condominium, or other type of accommodations that you rent or want to rent to […]
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When and where are Tourist Development Council meetings held?
The Tourist Development Council is required by the authorizing legislation to meet at least four times per year. The meetings […]
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Staffing
The Tourist Development Council began the program in 1986 with no staff. In 1990, the Tourist Development Council hired an […]
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What is the process for the development of policies?
The Tourist Development Council develops policies and procedures for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Input from the public […]
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Who serves on the Tourist Development Council?
Florida Statute 125.0104 requires a nine-member Tourist Development Council and also states how the members are chosen. One member is from […]
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Who is responsible for ensuring the revenues are properly spent?
The Tourist Development Council has initial responsibility for the funds. They make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on […]
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How is revenue allocated?
The St. Johns County Commission has set by Ordinance 21-34 the division of funds as follows: