In a Nutshell
- Detroit is one of the few major cities in the U.S. that does not levy an entertainment/amusement/admissions tax. While this means the city is not taking advantage of a revenue source commonly used by other cities, it also means that the city can learn from the processes and experiences of the others.
- Depending on how an authorizing state law would define the base and the tax rates authorized, Detroit could yield upwards of $50 million from an admissions tax.
- Revenue from an admissions tax could be used to enhance city services, diversify the city’s revenue streams, provide property tax relief, and put into a fund that could be used to draw major national events to the city.
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