Property Tax Rates in Oregon
Oregon has a median annual property tax of $3,767 on a median home value of $454,200, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.83%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Oregon.
Oregon’s effective property tax rate of 0.83% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 15 counties have rates above the state median while 21 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Oregon
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | $5,061 | 0.96% | $528,000 | 347,392 |
| Washington County | $4,852 | 0.87% | $558,500 | 232,366 |
| Clackamas County | $5,051 | 0.87% | $577,900 | 162,762 |
| Lane County | $3,417 | 0.86% | $395,800 | 159,509 |
| Marion County | $3,382 | 0.88% | $383,300 | 125,413 |
| Jackson County | $3,032 | 0.76% | $400,200 | 90,679 |
| Deschutes County | $3,670 | 0.62% | $596,000 | 83,197 |
| Linn County | $3,130 | 0.91% | $344,600 | 50,534 |
| Douglas County | $1,869 | 0.66% | $283,200 | 46,677 |
| Yamhill County | $3,318 | 0.75% | $442,700 | 38,836 |
| Benton County | $4,713 | 0.98% | $481,700 | 38,286 |
| Josephine County | $2,023 | 0.53% | $383,100 | 36,336 |
| Polk County | $3,534 | 0.84% | $419,500 | 32,574 |
| Klamath County | $1,734 | 0.68% | $255,700 | 28,840 |
| Coos County | $2,243 | 0.74% | $302,800 | 28,417 |
| Umatilla County | $2,534 | 0.99% | $256,100 | 28,194 |
| Lincoln County | $3,241 | 0.84% | $387,700 | 22,829 |
| Columbia County | $2,948 | 0.75% | $390,600 | 20,710 |
| Clatsop County | $3,084 | 0.70% | $437,800 | 18,095 |
| Tillamook County | $2,449 | 0.60% | $408,600 | 11,817 |
| Curry County | $1,948 | 0.53% | $366,700 | 11,280 |
| Union County | $2,307 | 0.89% | $260,500 | 10,856 |
| Crook County | $2,703 | 0.64% | $423,300 | 10,647 |
| Wasco County | $2,784 | 0.84% | $332,500 | 10,411 |
| Malheur County | $1,799 | 0.81% | $221,300 | 10,039 |
| Hood River County | $3,359 | 0.59% | $571,200 | 9,021 |
| Jefferson County | $2,506 | 0.74% | $339,200 | 8,659 |
| Baker County | $2,184 | 0.88% | $247,700 | 7,263 |
| Morrow County | $1,885 | 0.82% | $229,800 | 4,322 |
| Lake County | $1,407 | 0.64% | $219,400 | 3,422 |
| Wallowa County | $2,173 | 0.58% | $371,900 | 3,356 |
| Grant County | $1,713 | 0.76% | $225,100 | 3,352 |
| Harney County | $1,845 | 0.97% | $190,600 | 3,141 |
| Gilliam County | $1,597 | 1.01% | $158,400 | 869 |
| Sherman County | $1,436 | 0.69% | $206,700 | 784 |
| Wheeler County | $1,884 | 0.73% | $259,000 | 663 |
About Property Taxes in Oregon
Property taxes in Oregon are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Oregon should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.