Harney County Property Taxes
Harney County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$154/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.97%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$190,600
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,986
$166/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,583
$132/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Harney County, Oregon
Harney's tax rate ranks in top 10%
At 0.968%, Harney County's effective tax rate places it in the top 10% of U.S. counties by burden—among the highest in America. Despite a median home value of only $190,600, residents pay $1,845 annually, reflecting the county's steep rate.
Oregon's second-highest tax rate
Harney ranks 2nd among Oregon's 36 counties with an effective rate of 0.968%, exceeded only by one other county. This rate far surpasses Oregon's state average of 0.775%, making Harney one of the state's most tax-burdened communities.
Steepest taxes in remote eastern Oregon
Harney's 0.968% rate significantly exceeds Grant County (0.761%) and even Gilliam County (1.008%), making it among the highest-taxed counties in Oregon's east. The burden falls heavily on owners of modest-value properties.
What $190,600 homes cost to own
The typical Harney County homeowner pays $1,845 annually on a median-valued home of $190,600. Mortgage holders pay $1,986, while outright owners pay $1,583 per year.
Assessment appeals matter here
With Oregon's second-highest tax rate, even small overassessments cost Harney homeowners significantly more than elsewhere in the state. If your assessed value seems high, filing an appeal—a free process—could deliver substantial annual savings.
How Harney County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Harney County
0.97%
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.