Oregon Property Tax Calculator – Oregon property taxes fund schools, emergency services, and local governments. The median annual payment is $3,633 for a $422,700 home, with an effective rate of 0.86%. Taxes are based on the lower of assessed value (capped at 3% annual growth) or real market value, multiplied by local tax rates, varying by county.
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
Oregon property taxes are calculated as:
[ \text{Taxes} = \text{Assessed Value} \times \left( \text{Tax Rate} \div 1,000 \right) ]
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Assessed Value: Lower of real market value or maximum assessed value (capped at 3% annual increase).
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Tax Rate: Set by local authorities, in mills ($1 per $1,000).
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Exemptions: Senior/disabled deferral, veterans, nonprofit.
Example:
$500,000 home in Washington County (9.3 mills):
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Assessed Value = $500,000 (if lower than capped value)
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Taxes = $500,000 × (9.3 ÷ 1,000) = $4,650
Taxes are due November 15, with discounts for early payment.
Oregon Property Tax Calculator
An Oregon property tax calculator estimates taxes based on assessed value and tax rates. Tools include:
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SmartAsset’s Calculator
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Multnomah County
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PropertyTax101
Using an Oregon Property Tax Calculator
To use SmartAsset’s calculator:
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Visit the calculator.
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Input county for the tax rate.
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Enter market value; indicate exemptions.
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Review estimated tax.
For county tools, input parcel data on county websites.
Example:
$500,000 home in Washington County (0.93%):
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Tax = $500,000 × 0.0093 = $4,650
Factors Influencing Oregon Property Tax
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Assessed Value: Capped at 3% annual growth.
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Tax Rates:
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Washington: 0.93%
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Benton: 1.03% (highest)
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Lane: 0.74% (lowest)
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Exemptions: Senior/disabled deferral, veterans, nonprofit.
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Location: Urban counties (e.g., Washington) have higher rates.
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Improvements: Increase real market value.
County Rates:
County |
Median Home Value |
Median Annual Tax |
Effective Rate |
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Washington |
$504,300 | $4,685 | 0.93% |
Benton |
$441,300 | $4,546 | 1.03% |
Lane |
$382,400 | $2,829 | 0.74% |
Clackamas |
$532,200 | $4,868 | 0.91% |
Tips to Lower Your Oregon Property Tax
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Exemptions: Apply for senior/disabled deferral or veterans exemptions.
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Appeal Assessments: File within 90 days of tax statement.
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Monitor Rates: Check county budgets/rates.
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Consult Experts: Tax advisors for savings.
Resources for Oregon Homeowners
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Oregon DOR: Policies, forms.
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SmartAsset: Calculator.
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County Sites:
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Washington
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Multnomah
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Tax-Rates.org: Estimator.
Take Control of Your Oregon Property Taxes
Using SmartAsset’s calculator, estimate your taxes easily. Leverage exemptions, appeal assessments, and stay informed to manage your bill. Start with a trusted Oregon property tax calculator today.