What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County, Oregon?

Jefferson County has an effective property tax rate of 0.69%. On a home valued at $374,200, homeowners pay approximately $2,591 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Jefferson County?

The median annual property tax payment in Jefferson County is $2,591. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,674, while those without a mortgage pay $2,386.

How does Jefferson County compare to other counties in Oregon?

Jefferson County ranks #25 out of 36 counties in Oregon for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.69% is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 0.81%.

Jefferson County Property Tax Rate

Oregon

0.69%effective rate

Jefferson County, Oregon has an effective property tax rate of 0.69%, which is 25% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $374,200, homeowners pay approximately $2,591 per year in property taxes. Jefferson County ranks #25 out of 36 counties in Oregon for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,591

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$374,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.4%

Median income: $76,260

State Rank📍

#25

of 36 counties in OR

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,674

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,386

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Jefferson County pay on average $288 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Jefferson County Compares

Jefferson County

0.69%

Oregon Average

0.81%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Oregon

Gilliam

1.01%

Multnomah

0.96%

Benton

0.95%

Umatilla

0.90%

Linn

0.87%

Clackamas

0.85%

Marion

0.84%

Washington

0.84%

Oregon Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Jefferson County homeowners

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Property Tax Deferral (Senior/Disabled)

All property taxes deferred; repaid with 6% interest upon sale or transfer

Homeowners age 62+ or disabled; income limits apply

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Disabled Veteran

Up to $28,045 of assessed value (adjusted annually); higher exemption for total disability

Veterans with 40%+ service-connected disability

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Property Tax Measure 5 Limit

$5 per $1,000 of real market value for education; $10 per $1,000 for general government

Applies to all properties automatically

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Jefferson County

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,070

$172/month · Rate: 0.69%

Quick Facts

Population25,203

Owner-Occupied59.9%

National Rank#1934 of 3,135

Median Income$76,260

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.