Oregon's statewide 1.5% Transient Lodging Tax applies to all short-term stays under 30 nights. Washington County may impose additional local TLT. Individual cities within the county (e.g., Tigard, Tualatin) impose their own 2.5% local TLT.
Oregon imposes a 1.5% state transient lodging tax (ORS 320.300 to 320.365) on stays under 30 days, funding the Oregon Tourism Commission. Washington County levies an additional local transient lodging tax. Total combined rates typically 8 to 13%. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit taxes automatically in many Oregon cities. Direct bookings require registration with both the Oregon Department of Revenue and the city. Filing is typically monthly or quarterly.
Non-remittance: back taxes + 5 to 25% penalty + interest. Oregon DOR audit authority. City fines for unregistered operators.
Washington County, OR
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Washington County, OR
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Washington County, OR
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Washington County, OR
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Washington County, OR
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Washington County, OR
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