How does OReGO work?

OReGO participants pay 2 cents for each mile they drive on Oregon roads. That money goes into the State Highway Fund for construction, maintenance, and preservation of roads and bridges. Participants sign up with an account manager, select a mileage reporting option, and receive a bill for reported miles.

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How to participate in OReGO

Step 1

Choose from three account managers and reporting options.

Step 2

Pay 2 cents per mile on Oregon roads.

Step 3

Receive a regular statement of road charges based on your reported miles, with fuel tax credit when applicable (up to a zero balance).

How do fuel tax credits work?

Oregonians with fuel-powered vehicles pay an automatic 40 cents per gallon fuel tax. OReGO participants receive a credit for fuel tax they pay. Fuel consumption is reported by their in-car device or computed by the account manager based on average miles-per-gallon and miles driven. By law, fuel tax credits cannot exceed road charges.

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Mileage calculator

Use our calculator to compare what you pay in estimated monthly fuel tax to what you would pay with OReGO. Only vehicles with a fuel economy of 20 MPG or more are eligible to participate in OReGO.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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To enroll a vehicle in OReGO, it must be registered in Oregon as a light-duty passenger vehicle. We accept many electric, plug-in hybrid, compressed natural gas, and propane vehicles. We are developing new technology to accept more vehicle models every day. If you’re not sure, email us to see if your vehicle is supported at myOReGO@odot.oregon.gov.

If the DMV rating for your vehicle is 40+ MPG or it is fully electric, you can qualify for a reduced registration fee when enrolled in OReGO. Scroll down to the next question to learn how to receive a reduced DMV registration fee.

 

Dealership transaction: When purchasing a new or used vehicle at a dealership, you will need to enroll prior to DMV paperwork and fee submission. When you sign up for OReGO, your account manager will provide you via email a proof of enrollment form to print and include with your vehicle transaction. Provide the printed proof of enrollment form to the dealer, and they can then apply the reduced fees and submit the DMV paperwork. If you enroll in OReGO after the dealer transaction is submitted, DMV will not issue a refund on fees paid.

Private party transaction: When submitting a change of ownership for a private party transaction, you will need to enroll prior to DMV paperwork and fee submission. When you sign up for OReGO, your account manager will provide you via email a proof of enrollment form to print and include with your vehicle transaction. You can submit your transaction at a DMV office or by mail. For DMV fee information you can visit the Oregon DMV website or contact DMV customer service at 503-945-5000.

Registration renewal: If you enrolled in OReGO prior to DMV producing your registration renewal reminder, the reduced fees will already be applied. If you enroll afterwards, you will need to provide a printed copy of the proof of enrollment form from your OReGO account manager to a DMV field office. If you would like to renew your registration online, you will need to contact DMV customer service after you enroll in OReGO to receive an updated renewal reminder with updated fees and new access code. You can reach DMV customer service at 503-945-5000.

OReGO does not issue penalties to owners of vehicles removed from the program. If your vehicle received a reduced registration fee and you are still within that registration period when the vehicle is removed from OReGO, DMV fees will apply. The Oregon DMV will charge the full waived registration fee amount when a vehicle is removed from the OReGO program. If the vehicle was removed due to a change in ownership, the license plate must be transferred to your new vehicle, which must also be enrolled in OReGO to avoid those fees.

  • Weight, weather, and traction devices cause the majority of road damage.
  • Weight: The greater the vehicle’s axle weight, the more pavement damage.
  • Weather: Harsh weather, including rain, snow, ice, and hot sun, cause a great deal of pavement damage.
  • Traction devices: Studded tires and tire chains cause substantial road damage, visible as ruts in the road. Oregonians use studded tires much less now, but the damage is still significant.

Oregon ensures that freight vehicles (26,000 pounds or more) pay their fair share for this extra burden through the weight-mile tax, where vehicles are taxed on their weight and the miles they travel in Oregon. Passenger vehicles like cars, pick-up trucks and vans weigh much less (under 10,000 pounds) and produce less wear and tear on the roads than freight. Weighing passenger vehicles is impractical.

The same way that fuels tax revenues are used. The Oregon Legislature directed ODOT to deposit all net OReGO revenue into the State Highway Fund. The fund is used for construction, maintenance, and preservation of roadways, bridges, and rest areas.

Statistics about program

The fuel tax increased to 40 cents a gallon in 2024. Even with the increase, it won’t be enough to raise revenue to pay for future road projects.

Get Started

Get started with OReGO with three easy steps: Choose an account manager, select a method to report miles, then hit the road. It’s that simple.