Oregon HB4148 regulates local transient lodging taxes, setting rules for their imposition and use.

Oregon HB4148 amends local transient lodging tax regulations, prohibiting new taxes unless approved before July 1, 2003, and limiting rate increases for existing taxes. It mandates that any new or increased tax revenue must fund tourism promotion, tourism-related facilities, resiliency grants, or city/county services. The bill also requires local governments to submit biennial reports on tax revenue and its uses, and mandates a study on allowable uses of tax revenue. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

Oregon HB4148 regulates local transient lodging taxes, setting rules for their imposition and use.

Oregon HB4148 amends local transient lodging tax regulations, prohibiting new taxes unless approved before July 1, 2003, and limiting rate increases for existing taxes. It mandates that any new or increased tax revenue must fund tourism promotion, tourism-related facilities, resiliency grants, or city/county services. The bill also requires local governments to submit biennial reports on tax revenue and its uses, and mandates a study on allowable uses of tax revenue. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.