- Legacy of SPLOST Video
Special
Purpose
Local
Option
Sales
Tax
Established by the Georgia Legislature in 1985
Highly Effective Method for Counties & Cities to Generate Much Needed Capital Improvement Funds
Cities Receive Funding Based on the % of Population They Serve
No Monies can be Applied to Operational Expenses
20% of Funding Reserved for Level 2 Countywide Projects Must Consist of Recreational Facilities & Libraries
SPLOST dollars allows Gwinnett to minimize long-term debt, keep millage rates low, and property taxes steady.
An estimated 40% of SPLOST dollars come from visitors to our county that spend money here.
How SPLOST dollars are applied is determined by active citizen advisory groups.
- Citizen Review Committee Reviews Status of Funding and Progress on all Projects
- Citizen Project Selection Committee helps Gwinnett DOT Select and Prioritize Transportation Projects
- Citizen Volunteer Recreation Authority Engages with Parks & Recreation Efforts
- Public Library Board of Trustees offers Input on Library Needs
- Regular Public Input Meetings
