Deschutes County Property Taxes
Deschutes County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$306/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.62%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$596,000
State avg ▲ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,622
$302/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,766
$314/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#6
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Deschutes County, Oregon
Deschutes taxes run low nationally
At 0.616%, Deschutes County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.720%, placing it in the bottom 30% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Homeowners here pay $3,670 annually versus the national median of $2,690—a difference driven by Deschutes' higher median home values of $596,000 compared to the national $281,900.
Below Oregon's statewide average
Deschutes ranks 14th lowest among Oregon's 36 counties for effective tax rate, with its 0.616% rate falling below the state average of 0.775%. The median tax bill of $3,670 exceeds Oregon's state median of $2,745, reflecting the county's premium property values.
Cheaper than Hood River and Jackson
Deschutes homeowners enjoy a lower effective rate (0.616%) than nearby Jackson County (0.758%) and Hood River County (0.588%), making it a middle ground in the central Oregon region. With median home values of $596,000, Deschutes sits between the pricier Hood River market and the more affordable rural counties to the east.
What $596,000 homes cost to own
The typical Deschutes homeowner pays $3,670 in annual property taxes on a home valued at $596,000. Mortgage holders see slightly lower bills at $3,622, while outright owners pay $3,766 per year.
Check if you're overassessed
Many Oregon homeowners pay more than they should—assessments sometimes exceed actual market value, especially in fast-appreciating areas like Deschutes. If your home's assessed value feels high, you have the right to file a formal appeal with your county assessor at no cost.
How Deschutes County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Deschutes County
0.62%
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.