10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Oregon
If you are comparing property taxes across Oregon, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Josephine County, comes in at 0.53% — 0.30% lower than the Oregon average (0.83%). The statewide effective rate is 0.83%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josephine County | 0.53% | $2,023 | $383,100 |
| 2 | Curry County | 0.53% | $1,948 | $366,700 |
| 3 | Wallowa County | 0.58% | $2,173 | $371,900 |
| 4 | Hood River County | 0.59% | $3,359 | $571,200 |
| 5 | Tillamook County | 0.60% | $2,449 | $408,600 |
| 6 | Deschutes County | 0.62% | $3,670 | $596,000 |
| 7 | Crook County | 0.64% | $2,703 | $423,300 |
| 8 | Lake County | 0.64% | $1,407 | $219,400 |
| 9 | Douglas County | 0.66% | $1,869 | $283,200 |
| 10 | Klamath County | 0.68% | $1,734 | $255,700 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Oregon often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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