Notice: The May 13th HMAC Meeting has been cancelled. The time slot for the cancelled HMAC Meeting has been replaced with the Lodging Tax Funding Application Open House. Details are provided below. 

The City of SeaTac has officially opened applications for its 2027–2028 tourism funding cycle, providing an opportunity for organizations to develop projects that attract visitors and strengthen the local economy.

Funded through lodging tax revenues, the program supports tourism-related events, marketing initiatives, and facility improvements that enhance the visitor experience and increase overnight stays in SeaTac.

Applications will be accepted between Friday, May 1, 2026 through Friday, May 29, 2026 by 12:00 PM (Noon). Click here for more information. 

To assist prospective applicants, the City will host a Lodging Tax Funding Application Open House. Question and answers session is included. The event is:

This event is conducted in-person only. 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SeaTac City Hall Council Chambers
4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA

The open house will provide an overview of the application process, funding requirements, and evaluation criteria. City staff will be available to answer questions and support organizations in preparing competitive proposals.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and, in some cases, private operators of publicly owned tourism facilities. Funded projects may include festivals and special events, tourism marketing campaigns, and operations or capital improvements for tourism-related facilities.

All applications are reviewed by the Hotel Motel Tax Advisory Committee (HMAC), which provides funding recommendations to the City Council for final approval.

“The City of SeaTac is committed to investing in projects that bring visitors to our community and support local businesses,” said Maria Langbauer, Senior Economic Development Strategist. “We encourage organizations to attend the open house and take advantage of this opportunity to help shape SeaTac’s tourism future.”

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to attend the May 13 open house. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be accepted.

For applications and scoring criteria materials click here

For more information, please contact:

Maria Langbauer
Senior Economic Development Strategist
City of SeaTac
(206) 973-4838
mlangbauer@seatacwa.gov