National Harbor immersive entertainment venue financing
Prince George's County
Summary
The county is being asked to authorize up to $215 million in special obligation bonds to help build a Sphere-style entertainment venue at National Harbor and refund older 2022 bonds. Repayment would come from tax increment, hotel taxes and other district revenues, not the county's general credit. The committee declined to take a position, leaving the decision to the full council.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $215 million in bonds, repaid from National Harbor district tax revenues rather than the county's general obligation.
The venue developer and National Harbor businesses, plus the county through new entertainment-driven tax revenue if the project succeeds.
Critics worry county-backed district revenues could be diverted from other uses if the venue underperforms.
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