Transient Lodging Tax

Washington County Transient Lodging Tax
155 N 1st Ave Suite 270
Hillsboro OR 97124-3072
Work: 503-846-4448
Fax: 503-846-4464
Email: [email protected]

The Transient Lodging Tax is a tax collected from lodging guests (daily or weekly renters at hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments). This tax has existed since 1972. On March 31, 2000, the tax rate within Washington County was 7%. On July 1, 2006, the tax rate within Washington County increased to 9%. Of the 9% tax collected in Washington County, 5% is returned to lodging operators as a service fee for collection.

The balance of the tax is distributed as follows: 26% to the Explore Tualatin Valley, 28% to the Washington County General Fund, 11% to the Washington County Fair Complex, 7% to the Event Center, and 28% is split amongst the cities within Washington County.

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Local Transient Lodging Tax

• Beaverton 4.0% October 1, 2016
• Hillsboro 3.0% August 17, 2017
• Tigard 2.5% September 8, 2017
• Forest Grove 3.5% January 2, 2026
• Tualatin 2.5% May 1, 2018
• Sherwood 3.0% April 1, 2019

Washington County Transient Lodging Tax Code

PDF documentation of the adopted 9% room tax collection code for Washington County.

Main forms

City specific forms