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 and remitting the tax and may keep five (5) percent of the Taxable Rent to cover their costs of administration.
- If you are an Operator that an Agent(s) collects and remits all or some of the tax on your behalf, the Operator is responsible to report the estimated amount being remitted by the Agent.
- If an Agent collects and remits taxes on behalf of an Operator, a separate filing is required for each property address.
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You must obtain a Business License and Register your lodging establishment with the City of Newberg. This can be done through the City’s Online Licensing Portal. The Registration is part of the Business License and must be filled out at the same time.
- Business License & Registration: Complete this ONLINE APPLICATION to start the process.
- Deadline: For Vacation Rentals You must apply within 15 calendar days of obtaining Land Use Approval.
For all other lodging establishments, you are required to submit your application a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the commencement of operations."
- 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.
- Online TLT Filing Portal
Access the Portal to file your Quarterly TLT - Information and FAQs on what approvals and reviews are needed for your property.
- Transient Lodging Tax - Newberg Municipal Code Ch. 3.10 (Exemptions, Penalties & Interest, and more)
This document includes detailed information on exemptions, penalties, interest, and more. - Transient Lodging Tax - State of Oregon
State-specific guidelines for transient lodging tax.
Important Contact Information
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact the following departments:
- Finance Department
Phone: 503-554-7745
Email: AccountsReceivable@newbergoregon.gov - Planning Division (For land use approvals and zoning questions)
Phone: 503-538-8325
Email: Planning@newbergoregon.gov
Due on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the month following each quarter of collection.
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SALES QUARTERS |
DUE DATE |
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1ST QUARTER |
JAN-MAR |
APRIL 15TH |
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2ND QUARTER |
APR-JUNE |
JULY 15TH |
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3RD QUARTER |
JULY-SEP |
OCT 15TH |
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4TH QUARTER |
OCT-DEC |
JAN 15TH |
Filing Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Payments
You can file your TLT return with the Finance Department using our Online Quarterly Tax Filing Portal.
- Short-Term Vacation Rentals: Payments can be made via Credit Card or eCheck through the portal.
- All other TLT payments: Must be submitted by check:
- made out to City of Newberg,
- addressed: Attn: Accounts Receivable
- Include a copy of the invoice with Filing #
- Dropped off at: City Hall-414 E First St.
- Mailed to: PO Box 970, Newberg, OR 97132
Each Short-Term Vacation Rental must have a Business License and be Registered with the Finance office within fifteen (15) calendar days of receiving Land Use Approval. Othere TLT Operators must have a Business License at least 15 days before starting operations.
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 and Business License 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.
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 each quarter of collection.
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SALES QUARTERS |
DUE DATE |
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1ST QUARTER |
JAN-MAR |
APRIL 15TH |
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2ND QUARTER |
APR-JUNE |
JULY 15TH |
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3RD QUARTER |
JULY-SEP |
OCT 15TH |
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4TH QUARTER |
OCT-DEC |
JAN 15TH |
Filing Gross Earnings & Making Payments
File your Gross Earnings with the Finance Department using our Online Quarterly Tax Filing Portal.
- All Payments Must be submitted by check:
- Made out to: City of Newberg,
- Addressed: Attn: Accounts Receivable
- Include a copy of the invoice with Filing #
- Dropped off at: City Hall-414 E First St.
- Mailed to: 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
