How SPLOST Works
for You
Take a look at these past successes of SPLOST as local leaders weigh in on the importance of renewing it this November.
For nearly thirty-five years, Chatham County citizens and visitors have contributed more than $1.5 billion through the one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). Nearly $600 million of all sales tax revenue generated for SPLOST is contributed by visitors to our area, making SPLOST an extremely cost-effective way for Chatham County and its residents to support infrastructure and undertake large capital projects.
why say yes to splost
improved quality of life
the 1-penny sales tax has allowed our pennies to build projects that have improved our quality of life in our communities
40% paid by visitors
Almost 40% of these projects will be paid for by visitors to Chatham County
funds needed projects
Drainage Projects
Recreation Facilities
Road Improvements
keeps property taxes lower
To generate the sales tax revenues from ad valorem taxes during a comparable 20-year period would cost the owner of a $100,000 home more than $12,000 in added property taxes