File or Pay Online 

Pay your Water/Sewer Utility bill online
Online payment methods include Visa, MasterCard and electronic bank fund transfers.

File or Pay your Arts Tax

On November 6, 2012, Portland voters passed the Arts Education and Access Income Tax (Arts Tax). This new income tax will fund Portland school teachers and art focused non-profit organizations in Portland.

Each Portland resident, age 18 and older, must file. Your tax is $35 tax unless:

• You did not have any income; OR

• Your household is at or below the federal poverty level

File or Pay your City/County Business Tax 

• Register a New Business
• File a Combined Tax Return
• File an Exemption Request
• Pay a Bill from the License & Tax Division
• Request an Extension to File
• Make a Quarterly Estimated Payment 

Payments forms accepted include checking accounts (electronic payments) and Credit/Debit cards (convenience fee applies).

Payment is not required to file an application, tax return or extension request.

OTHER ASSOCIATED BUSINESS SERVICES:  Update your business account information or use our Business lookup service

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Important Tax Announcement: In order to be granted an exemption, you must file the Annual Exemption Request form and supporting tax documents. If you are exempt, there is no payment due. Any advice that "you do not need to file if you are exempt" is incorrect and should be disregarded.

Apply for Permits Online
You can purchase simple Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Permits online.