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Mountain Home’s sales tax collections showed modest growth in February 2025, reflecting consumer spending from December 2024, according to figures released by the city’s finance department.
The city collected $645,555.29 in city sales tax for the month, an increase of $6,202.66 or 0.97% compared to the same period last year when collections totaled $639,352.63. Year-to-date figures show a 0.54% increase, with total collections up $6,594.87 over 2024.
Mountain Home’s portion of the county sales tax brought in $293,580.39, up $4,030.32 or 1.39% from last February’s figure of $289,550.07. The year-to-date county sales tax revenue allocated to Mountain Home has increased by $5,797.33, representing a 1.04% growth.
Public Safety Sales Tax collections reached $242,083.24 for February, showing an increase of $2,326.01 or 0.97% compared to last year’s $239,757.23. Year-to-date collections for public safety have grown by $2,473.08, a 0.54% increase.
The Park Improvement Sales Tax generated $322,777.65 for the month, exceeding the 2025 monthly bond payment requirement of $218,173.92 by $104,603.73.
Additionally, the Parks Operations Sales Tax brought in $161,388.82 for February.
