Lodging Tax Increase Facing Local Opposition

Lodging tax increase facing local opposition

Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife conservation.

Room tax increase to benefit wildlife

Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife conservation. The tax increase passed the state Senate on Wednesday in a 20-9 vote, a week after approval in the House. The measure is expected to bring in roughly $37 million per year by raising the state’s lodging tax from 1.5 percent to 2.75 percent. Oregon is among many states that have struggled to...

Oregon Tourism Industry Raises Concerns After Legislature Passes Lodging Tax Increase

Oregon’s hospitality industry is raising concerns following the passage of House Bill 4134, legislation that increases the state lodging tax and could have ripple effects across tourism-dependent communities such as Central Oregon. The bill, approved by the Oregon Legislature last week, raises the statewide lodging tax and is projected to generate up to $38 million annually. Called the “1.25% for Wildlife” bill by some, the legislation would hel…