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

Malheur County has an effective property tax rate of 0.75%. On a home valued at $248,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,860 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Malheur County?

The median annual property tax payment in Malheur County is $1,860. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,135, while those without a mortgage pay $1,613.

How does Malheur County compare to other counties in Oregon?

Malheur County ranks #17 out of 36 counties in Oregon for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.75% is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 0.81%.

Malheur County Property Tax Rate

Oregon

0.75%effective rate

Malheur County, Oregon has an effective property tax rate of 0.75%, which is 18% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $248,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,860 per year in property taxes. Malheur County ranks #17 out of 36 counties in Oregon for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,860

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$248,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.41%

Median income: $54,519

State Rank📍

#17

of 36 counties in OR

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,135

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,613

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Malheur County pay on average $522 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Malheur County Compares

Malheur County

0.75%

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 Malheur 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 Malheur County

Home Value

$50k$2M

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

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,250

$188/month · Rate: 0.75%

Quick Facts

Population31,954

Owner-Occupied55.5%

National Rank#1734 of 3,135

Median Income$54,519

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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.