Effective January 1, 2026, the Countywide Transient Room Tax will increase from 1% to 3%. Transient Lodging Tax Collectors are required to collect and remit 3% of the rent charged for occupancy of transient lodging within Clatsop County. This increase is in addition to existing unincorporated County, City, and State lodging tax rates.
On July 25, 2018 the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2018-07. This ordinance imposes a county-wide tax on transients for the privilege of occupying a transient lodging in order to fund jail operations and tourism promotion. A copy of the amended ordinance can be found at this link.
Please see below for a summary of the changes and important information:
- For the privilege of occupying any Transient Lodging in Clatsop County on or after January 1, 2026 each Transient shall pay a tax in the amount of 3% of the Gross Receipts charged by the Transient Lodging Tax Collector.
- The 3% tax is in addition to any City, State, or County Transient Lodging Tax already in place in your Jurisdiction.
- Every person engaging or about to engage in business as the Transient Lodging Tax Collector of a Transient Lodging in Clatsop County shall register with Clatsop County Assessment and Taxation office. This registration is in addition to the registration required for Transient Lodging under any City code, State ORS, and Clatsop County Code 3.16.
For more details on Transient Room Tax and to download forms, see the links below or contact the Clatsop County Assessment and Taxation office at 503-325-8522.