Washington County Property Tax Rate

Oregon · 2023 Data

0.87%effective rate

Washington County, Oregon has an effective property tax rate of 0.87%, which is 8% lower than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $558,500, homeowners pay approximately $4,852 per year in property taxes. Washington County ranks #11 out of 36 counties in Oregon for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$4,852

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$558,500

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

4.65%

Median income: $104,434

State Rank📍

#11

of 36 counties in OR

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$4,863

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$4,825

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Washington County pay on average $38 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Washington County Compares

Washington County
0.87%
Oregon Average
0.83%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Oregon

Gilliam
1.01%
Umatilla
0.99%
Benton
0.98%
Harney
0.97%
Multnomah
0.96%
Linn
0.91%
Union
0.89%
Baker
0.88%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2019$3,955$386,6001.02%
2020$4,113$413,5000.99%
2021$4,324$439,3000.98%
2022$4,685$504,3000.93%
2023$4,852$558,5000.87%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Oregon Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Washington County homeowners

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

Disabled Veteran

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

Veterans with 40%+ service-connected disability

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

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Estimate your annual property tax in Washington County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,610

$218/month · Rate: 0.87%

Quick Facts

Population600,266
Owner-Occupied58.8%
National Rank#1500 of 3,133
Median Income$104,434

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 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.