Columbia County Property Taxes

Columbia County, Oregon

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

7.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$246/mo escrow

#17 of 36 counties in Oregon

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.75%

vs. Oregon Avg7.4% above
vs. National Avg9.6% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$390,600

State avg $357,142

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,906

$242/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,085

$257/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#17

of 36 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Columbia County, Oregon

Columbia County taxes below national median

Columbia County's effective tax rate of 0.755% falls below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower-middle range of U.S. counties. At $2,948 annually on the median home, Columbia County residents pay 10% above the national median of $2,690.

Close to Oregon average, middle-tier county

Columbia County's 0.755% effective rate closely matches Oregon's state average of 0.775%, ranking it near the middle of Oregon's counties. The median property tax of $2,948 slightly exceeds the state median of $2,745 due to Columbia County's higher median home value of $390,600.

Columbia County in northwest Oregon

Columbia County's 0.755% rate sits between Clatsop County's lower 0.704% and Tillamook County's rates. The $2,948 median tax bill places Columbia County residents in the middle of northwest Oregon communities in terms of property tax burden.

Your Columbia County tax bill

The median Columbia County home valued at $390,600 results in an annual property tax of approximately $2,948. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,906, while those owning free-and-clear pay $3,085.

Request a reassessment if needed

Columbia County homeowners whose properties have declined in value or were recently overassessed can appeal to the county assessor. An appeal is simple to file and costs nothing, potentially lowering your tax burden if your home's market value has shifted.

How Columbia County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Columbia County$2,948
Oregon State Average$2,745
National Average$1,924

Columbia County

0.75%

Effective rate

Oregon Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Columbia County, Oregon?
The effective property tax rate in Columbia County, Oregon is 0.75%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Columbia County?
The median annual property tax payment in Columbia County is $2,948. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,906, while those without a mortgage pay $3,085.
How does Columbia County compare to the Oregon average?
Columbia County's effective tax rate of 0.75% is lower than the Oregon state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $2,948, compared to the state average of $2,745.
What is the median home value in Columbia County, Oregon?
The median home value in Columbia County, Oregon is $390,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Columbia County a low property tax area in Oregon?
Yes — Columbia County's effective property tax rate of 0.75% is below the Oregon average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax of $2,948 is also comparable to the state average of $2,745, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Columbia County rank for property taxes in Oregon?
Columbia County ranks #17 out of 36 counties in Oregon by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.75% and median annual tax of $2,948, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.