Hotels & Lodging in Multnomah County, OR (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Multnomah County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Multnomah County charges an 11.5% transient lodging tax on stays of 30 days or less in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals: a 5% base rate plus 1%, 3%, and 2.5% surcharges collected by the operator from the guest.
Multnomah County 11.5% Lodging Tax
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 11.401(B)
Each transient shall pay a tax of 11.5% of the rent charged by the operator, with this tax comprised of the following base rate and surcharges: (1) The base rate of the tax imposed by subsection (A) is equal to 5%. (2) A first surcharge rate of the tax imposed by subsection (A) is equal to 1%. (3) A second surcharge of the tax imposed by subsection (A) is equal to 3%. This surcharge shall remai...
Hotels & Lodging by City in Multnomah County
2 cities in Multnomah County have their own hotels & lodging rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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