Transient Lodge Tax (TLT) Payments
Definition of TRANSIENT: is any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy in a hotel, motel, bed & breakfast, rooming house and lodging house for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less, counting portion of calendar days as full days.
- Each transient shall pay a tax in the amount of 9% of the rent charged by the operator.
- These tax dollars are collected under the authority of the City’s Transient Lodging Tax Ordinance (Municipal Code Ch. 3.10), to be used for the promotion and development of tourism and visitor programs for Newberg.
- Lodging providers are responsible for collecting the tax and may keep five (5) percent of the Taxable Rent to cover their costs of administration.
- Obtain a Business License with the City of Newberg through the Online Licensing Portal
- Each rental facility must be Registered with our office fifteen (15) calendar days after commencing business.
- If you have not Registered while applying for your Business License you can fill out a form and submit it to Finance.
- Vacation rental/short-term rental properties must receive land use approval from the City of Newberg Planning division before Transient Lodging Tax registration. See information and FAQs on what approvals and reviews are needed for your property.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Refer to the forms and documents below.
- Contact the Finance Department at 503-554-7745 or at Accountsreceivable@newbergoregon.gov
Due on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the month following each quarter of collection. File a return with the Finance Department by using the Online Quarterly Tax Filing Portal
You can make payment by using Credit Card or eCheck through the portal or by Check.
Please remit all check payments with tax form to:
City of Newberg
Attn: Accounts Receivable
414 E First St
PO Box 970
Newberg, OR 97132
Each rental facility must have a Business License and Registered with the Finance office fifteen (15) calendar days after commencing business.
Vacation rental/short-term rental properties (VRBO or Hotel/Motel) must receive land use approval from the City of Newberg Planning division before Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) registration can be approved.
- To apply for a Business License and Complete the Transient Room Tax Registration go to the Online Business License Application
Marijuana & Marijuana-Infused Products City Sales Tax Payments
- Purchasers without an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) card shall pay a tax of 10% of the gross sale amount to the seller.
- Sellers are responsible for collecting the tax and may retain five (5) percent of all taxes due to cover administration costs.
REGULATION OF DISPENSARIES
Licensing the Business
The sellers must register and comply with State of Oregon Laws and obtain a Business License when conducting business in the City of Newberg.
Provisions for Operations
Zoning provisions for marijuana business operations in the City of Newberg are listed in the municipal code NMC 15.305.020 & NMC 15.3005.030. The most commonly requested information is summarized below:
- Operating hours limited to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Location of premises. Recreational processor, wholesaler or retailer, or medical marijuana processor and wholesaler premises are not allowed within 1,000 feet or less, in any direction, of the real property comprising a public park, a public elementary or secondary school - including private or parochial elementary or secondary schools - teaching children.
The City of Newberg imposes a tax upon the retail sale of marijuana and marijuana-infused products.
Purchasers without an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) card shall pay a tax of 10% of the gross sale amount to the seller.
The seller is responsible for filing and paying the City of Newberg marijuana tax. Due on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter (in the months of April, July, October and January).
File the quarterly tax return by using the Online Quarterly Tax Filing (TLT/Marijuana) Portal
Payments are preferred to be made by check and can either be brought into the City Hall or mailed through U.S Mail:
City of Newberg
Accounts Receivable
414 E First Street
PO Box 970
Newberg, OR 97132
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Accounts Receivable department at Accountsreceivable@newbergoregon.gov
Accounts Receivable Invoice Payments
- Septic Waste Usage
- Fuel Usage
- Hydrant Meter Rental/Usage
- False Alarms (NDPD)
- Broker Lien Search Usage
Options to pay Invoices:
ONLINE:
Click the 'Pay Invoice' button below, then click 'Accounts Receivable' in the menu on the right side of your screen. You may need to register for an account using your email address and password. Then, click on 'Add Customer Number' button. The Customer Account number is on the invoice, for example '05-XXXXXX'. You will also need to know the amount of your last payment.
Pay Invoice
US MAIL:
City of Newberg
Accounts Receivable
414 E First Street
PO Box 970
Newberg, OR 97132
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email Accounts Receivable department at: (503) 554-7745 or Accountsreceivable@newbergoregon.gov