2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 08 - Revenue and Taxation
Chapter 320 - Miscellaneous Taxes
Section 320.195 - Deposit of revenues; required uses.
(1) As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal quarter, a city or county that imposes a construction tax pursuant to ORS 320.192 shall deposit the construction tax revenues collected in the fiscal quarter just ended in the general fund of the city or county.
(2) Of the revenues deposited pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the city or county may retain an amount not to exceed four percent as an administrative fee to recoup the expenses of the city or county incurred in complying with this section.
(3) After deducting the administrative fee authorized under subsection (2) of this section and paying any refunds, the city or county shall use the remaining revenues received under ORS 320.192 (2) as follows:
(a) Fifty percent to fund developer incentives allowed or offered pursuant to ORS 197.309 (5)(c) and (d) and (7);
(b) Fifteen percent to be distributed to the Housing and Community Services Department to fund home ownership programs that provide down payment assistance; and
(c) Thirty-five percent for programs and incentives of the city or county related to affordable housing as defined by the city or county, respectively, for purposes of this section and ORS 320.192.
(4) After deducting the administrative fee authorized under subsection (2) of this section and paying any refunds, the city or county shall use 50 percent of the remaining revenues received under ORS 320.192 (3) to fund programs of the city or county related to housing. [2016 c.59 §9]
