Supportive housing services tax

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In May 2020, voters in greater Portland approved a new regional supportive housing services fund paid for by a personal income tax and a business income tax.

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Metro supportive housing services taxes went into effect in 2021 and are set to expire in 2030 unless extended by voters. While the revenue stream will fluctuate, the goal was to raise $250 million annually to address homelessness across greater Portland.

SHS taxes are now supported by TurboTax.

Do I owe Metro’s supportive housing services tax?

Here is how to find out more:

How much and who pays?

1% on Oregon taxable income above $125,000 for individuals or $200,000 for couples filing jointly (example: line 19 on tax form OR-40)
A 1% business income tax on net income for businesses with gross receipts above $5 million.

File by Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Why do I send payment to the Portland Revenue Division?

Metro has contracted with the City of Portland for revenue collection – even outside of Portland – to save administration costs.

Pay at pro.portland.gov by Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Public notice

The City of Portland Revenue Division will hold a public hearing on administrative rules interpreting Metro’s income tax law. The proposed administrative rules relate to the interest rate charged on deficiencies and paid on refunds.

Proposed administrative rule

Draft personal tax administrative rule – interest rates on tax due and refunds

98.88 KB Adobe Acrobat PDF Published Jan 17, 2025

Providing testimony

Date: Friday, Jan. 31, 2025
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Place: Microsoft Teams online meeting

To participate in the online meeting, email [email protected]. We will send a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation about one week prior to the hearing. The hearing will be recorded and the recording is a public record. The hearing may close early depending upon the number of people providing oral testimony.

Written testimony is encouraged and will be accepted through 5 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025. Send your written comments by email to [email protected], or by mail to:

City of Portland Revenue Division
111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 600
Portland, OR 97201