Local arts policies can exist on the city or county level. They can also operate within special taxation districts. To find out if your area has an arts tax policy in place you can contact local Arts Agencies or Advocacy Organizations. You can also contact local (city or county) government officials such as a clerk, finance director, or treasurer.

If a policy does exist, research the exact language of the policy. Most often the municipal or county code can be found on the internet at either the city or county website. If not, contact the city or county clerk for a copy. Web resources for municipal codes include:

• Municipal Code Corporation
• E-Code Library
• LexisNexis

Read the policy to determine if your organization is eligible for funding and how an organization can obtain funds. Most local arts tax policies explicitly state where the money will go, but leave a portion of the revenue for discretionary appropriations each year to qualified organizations or causes. If your area doesn't have a policy, refer to the page on implementing tax policies for steps on creating one.

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