Effective property tax rates for all 36 Oregon counties — median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, from U.S. Census ACS data — ranked highest to lowest. Gilliam County has the highest rate at 1.01%; Josephine County has the lowest at 0.53%.
Data as of July 2026.
| Rank | County | Effective rate | Median annual bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilliam County | 1.01% | $1,597 | $158,400 |
| 2 | Umatilla County | 0.99% | $2,534 | $256,100 |
| 3 | Benton County | 0.98% | $4,713 | $481,700 |
| 4 | Harney County | 0.97% | $1,845 | $190,600 |
| 5 | Multnomah County | 0.96% | $5,061 | $528,000 |
| 6 | Linn County | 0.91% | $3,130 | $344,600 |
| 7 | Union County | 0.89% | $2,307 | $260,500 |
| 8 | Marion County | 0.88% | $3,382 | $383,300 |
| 9 | Baker County | 0.88% | $2,184 | $247,700 |
| 10 | Clackamas County | 0.87% | $5,051 | $577,900 |
| 11 | Washington County | 0.87% | $4,852 | $558,500 |
| 12 | Lane County | 0.86% | $3,417 | $395,800 |
| 13 | Polk County | 0.84% | $3,534 | $419,500 |
| 14 | Wasco County | 0.84% | $2,784 | $332,500 |
| 15 | Lincoln County | 0.84% | $3,241 | $387,700 |
| 16 | Morrow County | 0.82% | $1,885 | $229,800 |
| 17 | Malheur County | 0.81% | $1,799 | $221,300 |
| 18 | Grant County | 0.76% | $1,713 | $225,100 |
| 19 | Jackson County | 0.76% | $3,032 | $400,200 |
| 20 | Columbia County | 0.75% | $2,948 | $390,600 |
| 21 | Yamhill County | 0.75% | $3,318 | $442,700 |
| 22 | Coos County | 0.74% | $2,243 | $302,800 |
| 23 | Jefferson County | 0.74% | $2,506 | $339,200 |
| 24 | Wheeler County | 0.73% | $1,884 | $259,000 |
| 25 | Clatsop County | 0.70% | $3,084 | $437,800 |
| 26 | Sherman County | 0.69% | $1,436 | $206,700 |
| 27 | Klamath County | 0.68% | $1,734 | $255,700 |
| 28 | Douglas County | 0.66% | $1,869 | $283,200 |
| 29 | Lake County | 0.64% | $1,407 | $219,400 |
| 30 | Crook County | 0.64% | $2,703 | $423,300 |
| 31 | Deschutes County | 0.62% | $3,670 | $596,000 |
| 32 | Tillamook County | 0.60% | $2,449 | $408,600 |
| 33 | Hood River County | 0.59% | $3,359 | $571,200 |
| 34 | Wallowa County | 0.58% | $2,173 | $371,900 |
| 35 | Curry County | 0.53% | $1,948 | $366,700 |
| 36 | Josephine County | 0.53% | $2,023 | $383,100 |
Rates are estimates derived from Census ACS 5-year data, not your actual bill — see the methodology for how they're calculated. A “≥” rate means the county sits at the ACS top-code ceiling, so the real rate may be higher.
Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.