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Bills, Erie County Impose 6% Surcharge at Highmark Stadium

8/12/2026

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The Buffalo Bills and Erie County added a 6% surcharge to all purchases at Highmark Stadium.
The surcharge adds $2.40 to a $40 bill, is collected by a third party, and will be deposited into an Erie County account on April 30.
The $2.1 billion taxpayer-funded stadium allows the Bills to draw from a Maintenance and Repair Fund for improvements, excluding labor costs.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills and Erie County added a 6% surcharge to all purchases at Highmark Stadium.
The surcharge adds $2.40 to a $40 bill, is collected by a third party, and will be deposited into an Erie County account on April 30.
The $2.1 billion taxpayer-funded stadium allows the Bills to draw from a Maintenance and Repair Fund for improvements, excluding labor costs.