Benton County Property Taxes
Benton County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
71.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$393/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$481,700
State avg ▲ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,727
$394/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,692
$391/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Benton County, Oregon
Benton County taxes well above national average
Benton County's effective tax rate of 0.978% ranks in the nation's upper quartile, significantly outpacing the national median of 1.1%. The median annual property tax of $4,713 is 75% higher than the national median of $2,690, reflecting both higher rates and substantially higher home values.
Benton County is Oregon's tax leader
At 0.978%, Benton County has the highest effective tax rate among all Oregon counties, well above the state average of 0.775%. The median property tax of $4,713 is the second-highest in Oregon, owing largely to the county's median home value of $481,700—among the state's highest.
Benton County leads the Willamette Valley
Benton County's 0.978% rate significantly outpaces nearby Clackamas County (0.874%) and Marion County. The median tax bill of $4,713 is the highest in the region, a result of both the county's elevated rate and the area's strong housing market.
Your Benton County tax bill
A median Benton County home valued at $481,700 generates an annual property tax of $4,713. Whether you have a mortgage or own free-and-clear, your tax bill remains relatively stable at $4,727 and $4,692, respectively.
Appeal if assessed above market
High-value Benton County homes are sometimes overassessed relative to recent comparable sales. Oregon allows homeowners to file appeals with the county assessor; even a small percentage reduction on a $480,000+ home can save thousands annually.
How Benton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Benton County
0.98%
Effective rate
Oregon Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.