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Arts Education Tax changes: What Portlanders need to know for tax year 2026 - due April 15, 2027

City Government and Leadership
News article
Updated
Fewer Portlanders will need to file or pay the Arts Education Tax beginning with tax year 2026, while those who do will pay more. Learn what’s changing and how to comment on proposed administrative rule changes needed to implement the new requirements, approved this Spring.

Proposed Administrative Rule Amendments - Arts Education Tax

Revenue Division
Public notice
The City of Portland Revenue Division is amending several administrative rules related to the Arts Education Tax.

Share feedback on proposed updates to select Regulatory Program codes

Revenue Division
News article
Proposed updates would modernize rules for amusement devices, private parking lots, secondhand dealers, payday lenders, and social games. Submit comments online through August 31, 2026.

Proposed Administrative Rule Amendments for ADM-14.12

Revenue Division
Public notice
The City of Portland Revenue Division is amending the administrative rule, ADM-14.12 Collections and Foreclosure Process for Delinquent Sewer Safety Net Liens.

Portland Revenue Online System Updates – July 2026

Revenue Division
News article
We upgraded Portland Revenue Online (PRO) to protect your data and simplify your tax workflow.

Proposed Administrative Rule Amendments

Revenue Division
Public notice
Updated
The City of Portland Revenue Division is amending administrative rules related to Collections and Foreclosure Process, Residential Rental Registration and Fee, and adopting an administrative rule for Property Management License Fee Penalty Adjustment.

City reiterates facts about Arts Tax funds following recent media reports

Revenue Division
News article
Recent media reports have incorrectly suggested that $9 million in Arts Tax funds are sitting unused. The Arts Tax, which supports schools and arts organizations, is actively managed, with a balance that fluctuates as revenues are collected and disbursed throughout the year.

The Arts Tax supports Portland’s creative future—Pay by April 15

Revenue Division
News article
The Arts Access Fund has raised more than $147 million since Portland voters approved the $35-per-year flat tax in 2012. It has provided more than $85 million to Portland school districts, reaching nearly 28,000 children per year as well as providing grants to local arts organizations.

City of Portland, Metro and Multnomah County remind residents: File and pay your taxes by April 15

Revenue Division
News article
Payments for the 2025 tax year are due by April 15, 2026, and can be filed and paid online at Pro.Portland.gov, through income tax preparation software or by mail. This includes voter-approved programs such as Metro’s Supportive Housing Services and Multnomah County’s Preschool for All.

City of Portland, Metro and Multnomah County remind taxpayers of April 15 income tax deadline, filing options

Revenue Division
News article
The City of Portland’s Revenue Division administers income tax programs for Metro and Multnomah County. Payments for the 2024 tax year are due by April 15, 2025, and can be filed and paid by mail, online at Portland.gov or through income tax preparation software.

Revenue Division Expands Electronic Tax Return Filing Options for 2025 Tax Season

Revenue Division
News article
This year, 11 tax software products are carrying our local personal and business income tax returns.

Joint statement from City of Portland, Metro and Multnomah County on personal income tax returns for local tax programs

Revenue Division
Press release
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.

Portland's $35 arts tax: payment due April 15th, marking a decade of support

Revenue Division
News article
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.

How to pay your 2022 Portland arts tax

Revenue Division
News article
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.

City Council to vote on amendment to Arts Education and Access Income Tax code

Arts & Culture
News article
Updated
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.

How to pay your 2021 personal income taxes

Revenue Division
News article
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.

How to pay your 2021 business income taxes

Revenue Division
News article
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.

As 2022 deadline approaches, Portland arts tax celebrates a decade – and $100 million – of investment

Revenue Division
News article
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.

How to pay your 2021 Portland arts tax

Revenue Division
News article
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.

Reminder: Due date extended to May 17 for Portland's Arts Education and Access Income Tax

Revenue Division
Press release
Portlanders have an extra month to pay the $35 tax, which supports local arts programs and education.
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