Hotel/Motel Tax

The Hotel/Motel Tax is 5% of gross rental charges. The tax is imposed upon every hotel, motel, inn, or lodge within the corporate limits of the Village of Plainfield.

• Hotel/Motel Tax Ordinance 1941
• Hotel/Motel Accommodations Tax Return Form

If you have any questions regarding the Hotel/Motel Tax, please contact the Finance Department at (815) 436-7093.

Motor Fuel Tax

As a business owner supplying motor fuel to customers within the Village of Plainfield, you are now required to pay the Village of Plainfield six cents ($.06) per U.S. gallon of gas that you sell. Every dealer is required to pay the tax on or before the 20th day of each month. If you do not pay the tax by the due date, a penalty of five percent (5%) per month will be charged on the amount of tax which remains unpaid.

Please remit your payment every month and include with each payment the Motor Fuel Tax Return Form.

• Motor Fuel Tax Ordinance 3348 - Motor Fuel Tax Ordinance
• Motor Fuel Tax Registration Form
• Motor Fuel Tax Return Form

If you have any questions regarding the Motor Fuel Tax, please contact the Finance Department at (815) 436-7093.

Self-Storage Facility Rental Tax

The Self-Storage Tax is 5% of the gross rental charge for the rental or leasing of any individual space for storage. The tax is imposed upon self-storage facilities within the corporate limits of the Village of Plainfield. The Self-Storage Facility Rental Tax is effective as of January 1, 2025.

• Self-Storage Facility Rental Tax Ordinance 3669
• Self-Storage Facility Rental Tax Reporting Return

If you have any questions regarding the Self-Storage Tax, please contact the Finance Department at (815) 436-7093.

Sales Tax Rates

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Other Tax Rates

• Municipal Telecommunication and Utility Tax - 5%
• Please note: The Amusement Tax was repealed effective September 1, 2024.