Finance

The City of Newport Finance Department handles all financial reporting, city taxes, licensing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

The department is led by Leonard Kuntz, Director of Finance and includes the License Inspector/Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Administrator, a staff accountant, two administrative assistants, and a part time position. 

The department is located on second floor of the city building and is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. You can visit in-person to inquire about our pay taxes or you can call (859)-292-3660.

*Online bill pay coming soon.

Forms & Applications

Occupational License 

  1. Occupational License Handout 2023-2024 (An overview and companion to CN-2 and CN-16) pdf
  2. CN-2 Application for Occupational License
  3. CN-2C Application for Commercial Rental Property
  4. CN-2T Application for Temporary Vendor License
  5. CN-5 List of Sub Contractors
  6. CN-8 Deduction for Compensation Paid Over the Max Table Amt (PDF)
  7. CN-12 Calculation of Gross Receipts Subject to Taxation / Apportionment Formula (PDF)
  8. CN-13 Final Return for General Contractor (PDF)
  9. CN-16 Application for Occupational License 22-23
  10. CN-16 Renewal of Occupational License_Period 2023-2024
  11. CN-16P Occupational License -Projects over 50k

Payroll

  1. CN-1 Quarterly Payroll
  2. CN-10 Deduction for Compensation Earned Outside of Newport (PDF)
  3. CN -15 Payroll Annual Reconciliation 2022

Rental License

  1. Rental Inspection Brochure (PDF)
  2. CN-2C Application for Commercial Rental Property (PDF)
  3. CN-17 Renewal of Rental Dwelling for 2024
  4. CN-18 Renewal of Occupational License for Commerical Rental Property
  5. CN-25 Application for Rental Dwelling license 2023

Alcohol

  1. CN-3 Application for Alcohol Beverage License (PDF)
  2. CN-3 STL Application for Special Temporary Alcohol License (PDF)
  3. ABC REG FEE ANN REC - Generic form3-30-2023 dr
  4. ABC Regulatory Fee Quarterly Return-Generic form pdf