Oregon property tax by county
Across Oregon's 36 counties, the typical (median) effective property-tax rate is 0.76% of a home's value. Rates vary widely by county, from 0.53% in Josephine County to 1.01% in Gilliam County. The full ranking is below; each county links to its own page. Figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Property tax rate by county in Oregon
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilliam County | 1.01% | $1,597 | $158,400 |
| Umatilla County | 0.99% | $2,534 | $256,100 |
| Benton County | 0.98% | $4,713 | $481,700 |
| Harney County | 0.97% | $1,845 | $190,600 |
| Multnomah County | 0.96% | $5,061 | $528,000 |
| Linn County | 0.91% | $3,130 | $344,600 |
| Union County | 0.89% | $2,307 | $260,500 |
| Baker County | 0.88% | $2,184 | $247,700 |
| Marion County | 0.88% | $3,382 | $383,300 |
| Clackamas County | 0.87% | $5,051 | $577,900 |
| Washington County | 0.87% | $4,852 | $558,500 |
| Lane County | 0.86% | $3,417 | $395,800 |
| Lincoln County | 0.84% | $3,241 | $387,700 |
| Polk County | 0.84% | $3,534 | $419,500 |
| Wasco County | 0.84% | $2,784 | $332,500 |
| Morrow County | 0.82% | $1,885 | $229,800 |
| Malheur County | 0.81% | $1,799 | $221,300 |
| Grant County | 0.76% | $1,713 | $225,100 |
| Jackson County | 0.76% | $3,032 | $400,200 |
| Columbia County | 0.75% | $2,948 | $390,600 |
| Yamhill County | 0.75% | $3,318 | $442,700 |
| Coos County | 0.74% | $2,243 | $302,800 |
| Jefferson County | 0.74% | $2,506 | $339,200 |
| Wheeler County | 0.73% | $1,884 | $259,000 |
| Clatsop County | 0.7% | $3,084 | $437,800 |
| Sherman County | 0.69% | $1,436 | $206,700 |
| Klamath County | 0.68% | $1,734 | $255,700 |
| Douglas County | 0.66% | $1,869 | $283,200 |
| Crook County | 0.64% | $2,703 | $423,300 |
| Lake County | 0.64% | $1,407 | $219,400 |
| Deschutes County | 0.62% | $3,670 | $596,000 |
| Tillamook County | 0.6% | $2,449 | $408,600 |
| Hood River County | 0.59% | $3,359 | $571,200 |
| Wallowa County | 0.58% | $2,173 | $371,900 |
| Curry County | 0.53% | $1,948 | $366,700 |
| Josephine County | 0.53% | $2,023 | $383,100 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.
Why county rates vary so much
Property tax is set locally, not by the state, so the rate depends on the county, city, school district, and special districts where a home sits, and on how those local budgets compare to local home values. A county with low home values can still have a high effective rate if its local budgets are large, and a wealthy county can have a low effective rate. The effective rate shown here is the median tax bill divided by the median home value, which is the standard way to compare places; your own bill depends on your assessment and any exemptions.
For Oregon's income and retirement taxes, see Oregon income tax and Oregon retirement taxes.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value, all Oregon counties: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.