Revenue Divisions

The Revenue Director, Thomas W. Lannom oversees four divisions:

Tax Division: Terri Williams, Division Manager

• Arts Tax: On November 6, 2012, Portland voters passed ballot measure 26-146, creating the Arts Education and Access Income Tax (Arts Tax). This new income tax will fund Portland school teachers and art focused non-profit organizations in Portland. The City of Portland Revenue Bureau is responsible for collecting the Arts Tax.
• Business Taxes: collecting revenues from City of Portland Business License Taxes and Multnomah County Business Income Taxes
  • Forms
  • Business Search
• Transient Lodging Program (occupancy tax)
• Property Management License Program (Enhanced Services Districts)
• Pay and Park Program
• Secondhand Dealer Permits
• Amusement Devices, Games and Machines (i.e., pool table permits)
• Social Game Permit Program (i.e., poker game permits)
• Payday Lenders Program (Portland, Gresham, Oregon City, Troutdale, Wood Village)

Audit & Accounting Division: Scott Karter, Division Manager

Collecting current and delinquent revenues owed to the City (liens), and providing services for administrative support, budgeting, accounting, and audit.

• Lien Program 

Business Solutions Division: Julie Shervey, Senior Program Manager

Managing the City’s water, sewer, and leaf removal billing systems as well as Revenue Bureau applications.

Office for Community Technology: Mary Beth Henry, Manager

Administering utility licenses/franchises for the City of Portland and cable franchises for the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.