Pursuant to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) section 5-6, whenever a charge is collected for admission into any place or event for entertainment or recreation within the Renton city limits, an admissions tax of 5% is levied.
Admission charges are defined as payment received for events including, but not limited to:
- A charge made for season tickets or subscriptions
- A cover charge, or a charge made for use of seats and tables reserved or otherwise, and other similar accommodations
- Entry fee into an event
- Registration fee for entry or admission into an event.