Fuel Tax

Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax

The City of Sisters maintains over 53 lane miles of roads.  The City’s street maintenance and improvement plan will provide a well maintained transportation system and increase the lifespan of the existing street infrastructure.  The City acknowledges the need for a dedicated revenue source to pay for needed improvements and repairs and therefore approved Ordinance No. 388 imposing a local gas tax.

Tax Imposed

The Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax imposes a $.03 per gallon tax on motor vehicle fuel sold, used or distributed in the City by a motor vehicle fuel dealer.

License Requirements

No dealer shall sell, use or distribute any motor vehicle fuel until a dealer's license is secured.
To obtain a City of Sisters Motor Vehicle Fuel Dealer License print the application below and return to City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Avenue or mail to City of Sisters, P.O. Box 39, Sisters, Oregon  97759.

Monthly Statement

Every motor vehicle fuel dealer is required to submit the Fuel Tax Monthly Report Form on or before the 25th day of the month following collection of the fuel tax.  This report shows the number of gallons of motor vehicle fuel sold, distributed or used during the preceding calendar month. Payment of fuel tax collected is submitted with the monthly report.  Fuel dealers are entitled to deduct 5% of tax owed for administrative costs.