The Transient Lodgings Tax is a tax upon transient lodgers (daily or weekly renters at hotels, motels and other lodgings establishments). This tax has been in existence since 1972. Beginning April 1, 2000 the tax rate within Multnomah County is 11.5%. Of the 11.5% tax collected within the City of Portland, 6% goes to the City of Portland: 5% to the General Fund and 1% to Travel Portland. The remaining 5.5% goes to Multnomah County: 2.5% to the Convention Center Phase II, .275% to hotel/motel operators, and 2.725% to Convention Center Phase I and related operations.

 

More background information: Transient Lodgings Tax Law; Transient Lodgings Administrative Rules

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