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Business Registration Requirements/Information

All businesses operating within Woodburn city limits must obtain a Business Registration Certificate.

Please review Municipal Code Chapter 8-11 for more information on the Business Registration Ordinance. This ordinance does not reflect any additional requirements from the state or county.

Business Registration

Transient Occupancy Tax

The City of Woodburn collects a nine percent (9%) Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) which goes directly into the General Fund. Proceeds are used for support of tourism and general municipal services.

A transient is any individual who exercises occupancy for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full days.  Each transient shall pay a tax in the amount of nine percent (9%) of the rent charged by the operator (Proprietor of the hotel in any capacity).

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