Douglas County Property Taxes
Douglas County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$156/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$283,200
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,938
$162/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,725
$144/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Douglas County, Oregon
Douglas taxes track with the nation
At 0.660%, Douglas County's effective tax rate aligns closely with the national median of 0.720%, putting it squarely in the middle of U.S. counties. The median tax bill of $1,869 runs 30% below the national median of $2,690, thanks to Douglas' more modest median home value of $283,200.
Mid-tier among Oregon counties
Douglas ranks 15th among Oregon's 36 counties by effective tax rate at 0.660%, just below the state average of 0.775%. Its median property tax of $1,869 is well below Oregon's state median of $2,745.
Cheaper than most eastern Oregon
Douglas' effective rate of 0.660% beats Gilliam County (1.008%) and Harney County (0.968%), making it one of the more affordable tax environments in Oregon's rural east. Only Grant County (0.761%) comes close in the region.
What $283,200 homes cost to own
A typical Douglas County homeowner pays $1,869 annually on a median-valued home of $283,200. Those with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,938, while owners without mortgages pay $1,725.
Appeal if assessed too high
Oregon allows property owners to challenge assessments they believe are inaccurate—a process that can save hundreds yearly if successful. Many Douglas County homeowners have never pursued appeals, leaving money on the table.
How Douglas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Douglas County
0.66%
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.