Portland City Council Has Approved a Major Overhaul to the Arts Tax. Here's What Will Change

Portland raises arts tax to $50, sets new income threshold

Portland City Council voted to change who pays the city’s arts tax and how much they owe.

With 7-5 vote, Portland leaders approve increased arts tax for fewer taxpayers

Portland Metro Chamber President and CEO Andrew Hoan said the overhaul's approval "warrants legal scrutiny.”

Portland arts tax increased for the first time since 2012

Portland City Council passes arts tax hike, despite chamber warning

The tax will increase from $35 per adult to $50, though fewer people will have to pay the tax due to an increased income threshold.

Portland votes to increase arts tax, allow fewer people to pay

Portland’s unique arts tax will increase next year, but fewer people will have to pay. On Wednesday, city councilors adopted a 43% increase in the annual tax and a plan to relieve an estimated 40% of current tax filers from paying.The Arts Education and Access Tax, commonly called the arts tax, is a $35 tax on individuals who earn more than $1,000 annually that goes toward public school art programs and art nonprofits. The tax generates around $…

Portland City Council has approved a major overhaul to the Arts Tax. Here's what will change

City council approved raising rates for most Portland residents, but those with lower incomes will not have to pay.