MEASURE NO. 24-97Marion CountyBallot Title:Submitted to the Voters by the Board of Commissioners Marion County Transient Occupancy Tax QUESTION:Should Marion County levy a 6% occupancy tax on short-term rentals of hotel rooms and any stays in recreational sites? SUMMARY:Renters of hotels, motels, inns and similar units for less than thirty days and any stays at recreational camp and R.V. sites would pay a six percent tax. Rentals of less than $5 per day, private homes, medical stays and non-profit facilities used for non-profit purposes would be exempt. Funds would be used for tourism promotion and development and county park infrastructure development. Tax would not apply in cities unless the city asks to be included. Measure includes a collection mechanism. The tax under this ordinance would begin July 1, 1998. The tax imposed by this measure is not subject to the limitations of Sections 11 and 11b of the Oregon Constitution and will be used for non-education governmental purposes.
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