Property Tax in Oregon by County
The typical Oregon homeowner pays $3,767 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $454,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 36 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 27% higher than the US median of $2,969.
The extremes inside Oregon are far apart: Multnomah County, OR records the state's highest median bill at $5,061, while Lake County, OR records the lowest at $1,407. Home values explain much of that distance, with local district rates explaining the rest.
A few distribution facts: the median of Oregon's county medians is $2,534, 14 of 36 counties exceed the national median of $2,969, and the distance between the cheapest county (Lake County, $1,407) and the most expensive (Multnomah County, $5,061) is $3,654 a year.
Population and land tell different stories in Oregon: Multnomah County leads on population (803,863), whereas Harney County leads on land area (10,134 square miles). Find both in the county table to see how their tax bills compare.
Where people live in Oregon: Multnomah County leads with 803,863 residents (median tax $5,061, median home $528,000), followed by Washington County (600,266; $4,852 on $558,500) and Clackamas County (422,308; $5,051 on $577,900).
Oregon counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR | $5,061 | $528,000 | 0.96% | 803,863 |
| Clackamas County, OR | $5,051 | $577,900 | 0.87% | 422,308 |
| Washington County, OR | $4,852 | $558,500 | 0.87% | 600,266 |
| Benton County, OR | $4,713 | $481,700 | 0.98% | 96,359 |
| Deschutes County, OR | $3,670 | $596,000 | 0.62% | 203,026 |
| Polk County, OR | $3,534 | $419,500 | 0.84% | 88,553 |
| Lane County, OR | $3,417 | $395,800 | 0.86% | 382,628 |
| Marion County, OR | $3,382 | $383,300 | 0.88% | 346,532 |
| Hood River County, OR | $3,359 | $571,200 | 0.59% | 23,958 |
| Yamhill County, OR | $3,318 | $442,700 | 0.75% | 108,122 |
| Lincoln County, OR | $3,241 | $387,700 | 0.84% | 50,632 |
| Linn County, OR | $3,130 | $344,600 | 0.91% | 129,794 |
| Clatsop County, OR | $3,084 | $437,800 | 0.70% | 41,343 |
| Jackson County, OR | $3,032 | $400,200 | 0.76% | 222,563 |
| Columbia County, OR | $2,948 | $390,600 | 0.76% | 53,178 |
| Wasco County, OR | $2,784 | $332,500 | 0.84% | 26,603 |
| Crook County, OR | $2,703 | $423,300 | 0.64% | 25,651 |
| Umatilla County, OR | $2,534 | $256,100 | 0.99% | 80,087 |
| Jefferson County, OR | $2,506 | $339,200 | 0.74% | 24,973 |
| Tillamook County, OR | $2,449 | $408,600 | 0.60% | 27,471 |
| Union County, OR | $2,307 | $260,500 | 0.89% | 26,192 |
| Coos County, OR | $2,243 | $302,800 | 0.74% | 64,832 |
| Baker County, OR | $2,184 | $247,700 | 0.88% | 16,796 |
| Wallowa County, OR | $2,173 | $371,900 | 0.58% | 7,532 |
| Josephine County, OR | $2,023 | $383,100 | 0.53% | 88,069 |
| Curry County, OR | $1,948 | $366,700 | 0.53% | 23,463 |
| Morrow County, OR | $1,885 | $229,800 | 0.82% | 12,249 |
| Wheeler County, OR | $1,884 | $259,000 | 0.73% | 1,434 |
| Douglas County, OR | $1,869 | $283,200 | 0.66% | 111,807 |
| Harney County, OR | $1,845 | $190,600 | 0.97% | 7,515 |
| Malheur County, OR | $1,799 | $221,300 | 0.81% | 31,701 |
| Klamath County, OR | $1,734 | $255,700 | 0.68% | 69,812 |
| Grant County, OR | $1,713 | $225,100 | 0.76% | 7,238 |
| Gilliam County, OR | $1,597 | $158,400 | 1.01% | 2,002 |
| Sherman County, OR | $1,436 | $206,700 | 0.69% | 1,908 |
| Lake County, OR | $1,407 | $219,400 | 0.64% | 8,254 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Oregon
Nobody in Oregon pays a single statewide property tax. Instead, each property is assessed where it sits — usually by a county assessor — and taxed by the stack of local districts that cover it: the county, often a town or city, a school district, and sometimes fire, water or other special districts. Exemptions, above all a homestead exemption where offered, come off the assessed value before those rates are applied.
Disagree with the value on your assessment notice? The appeal route runs through the local office named on that notice. Ask for your property record card first and audit it for errors in area, rooms or condition; then support your case with recent comparable sales or a professional appraisal. Deadlines are printed on the notice and are strict, commonly only a month or two after assessments are mailed.
Keep in mind that the state-level medians shown here blend very different local markets inside Oregon. They are a benchmark for comparison, never a prediction of an individual bill — for that, only your own assessment, exemptions and district rates count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Oregon?
The median real estate tax paid in Oregon is $3,767 per year, on a median home value of $454,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Oregon county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Multnomah County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $5,061 per year.
Which Oregon county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Lake County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $1,407 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Oregon?
Assessments in Oregon are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.