2027 Accommodations Tax Grant Application

Application Deadline

The 2027 Accommodations Tax Grant Application must be submitted electronically, in complete form, through the Town of Hilton Head Island Website no later than 4 pm on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Application Deadline - Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4 pm

Application Process

The ATAX Grant is a competitive funding program that operates on an annual cycle. Specific dates are published each year when the ATAX Grant application becomes available on the Town's website.

  1. Application window opens July 1, 2026.
  2. Mandatory applicant workshops will be held July 7, 2026, at 9 am and July 9, 2026 at 5 pm.
  3. Required electronic submission through the Town's online application by July 31, 2026, 4 pm deadline.
  4. Application eligibility and completeness review by staff.
  5. Review and applicant presentations before the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (ATAC).
    • Presentations are scheduled for September 3 and 10, 2026.
    • Each applicant will be notified by the email listed on the application of their specific scheduled presentation time.
  6. ATAC recommendation to the Finance & Administrative Committee.
  7. Finance & Administrative Committee Committee recommendation to Town Council.

Learn more about the Grant Application Proccess

The Committee requests each applicant to adhere strictly to the guidelines and requirements provided.

Applications submitted without requested attached documents may be deemed incomplete and not considered for funding.


Online Atax Application

Questions?

Contact the Finance & Administrative Specialist, Cindaia Ervin, at CindaiaE@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4646