News
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10
Joint statement from City of Portland, Metro and Multnomah County on personal income tax returns for local tax programs
In 2020, Metro and Multnomah County voters approved income tax measures for supportive housing services across Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties and for establishing a tuition-free preschool program in Multnomah County – the first income taxes of their kind for area residents.
Press release
Portland's $35 arts tax: payment due April 15th, marking a decade of support
This year marks a decade of the Arts Education and Access Fund, or "arts tax," which has raised more than $124 million since Portlanders said yes to the $35-per-year income tax - and yes to funding arts education for every public elementary school child in Portland.
News article
How to pay your 2022 Portland arts tax
The Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $112 million to support arts and culture in Portland since 2012. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year. The fee is due April 18, 2023 and can be paid online.
News article
City Council to vote on amendment to Arts Education and Access Income Tax code
An administrative change to Portland’s Arts Education and Access Fund would direct the City Arts Program to manage arts education coordination for Portland’s six school districts, improve oversight of voter investments and strengthen collaboration between school districts and among arts teachers.
Updated News article
How to pay your 2021 business income taxes
Business income taxes for the Portland License Tax, Multnomah County Business Income Tax, and Metro Supportive Housing Services Business Income Tax are due on April 18, 2022.
News article
How to pay your 2021 personal income taxes
Personal income taxes for the Multnomah County Preschool for All Personal Income Tax (PFA) and Metro Supportive Housing Services Personal Income Tax (SHS) are due on April 18, 2022.
News article
As 2022 deadline approaches, Portland arts tax celebrates a decade – and $100 million – of investment
A decade after being approved by voters, the Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $100 million to support arts and culture in Portland. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year.
News article
How to pay your 2021 Portland arts tax
The Arts Education and Access Fund has raised $100 million to support arts and culture in Portland since 2012. The City of Portland collects the $35-per-year tax from Portland residents who earn at least $1,000 per year. The fee is due April 18 this year and can be paid online.
News article
City of Portland establishes COVID-19 vaccination requirement for vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees
Effective January 3, 2022 the City of Portland will require all its vendors, consultants, contractors, volunteers and grantees who perform in-person work for the city to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those who do not meet the requirement could be denied access to city facilities to perform work.
Updated News article
Deadline is July 15 to pay Portland's $35 Arts Tax, supporting arts education and grants
Paying the Arts Tax online takes 3 to 4 minutes at Portland.gov/artstax.
News article
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.