MEDFORD, Ore. — On Wednesday, the Medford City Council approved a resolution proposing how revenue from a proposed increase to the City’s transient lodging tax (TLT) will be used, if voters approve the measure in the November 2025 special election.

Medford Council voted to place a measure on the ballot asking voters whether to raise the City’s TLT from 11% to a maximum of 13% in July. Long-term stays are exempt from the lodging tax, which applies to short-term accommodations, such as hotel and motel rooms, Airbnb rentals, and VRBO listings.

This week’s resolution is a formal statement of intent, not a legally binding document. It is meant to provide transparency and guidance ahead of the election. It does not create any legal obligations or guarantees. The resolution provides that:

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