Malheur County Property Taxes
Malheur County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$150/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.81%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$221,300
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,058
$172/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,538
$128/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#20
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Malheur County, Oregon
Malheur County taxes run slightly above national average
Malheur County's 0.813% effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.75%, placing it in the top 45% nationwide. At $1,799 median tax, residents pay 33% less than the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values.
Malheur County ranks eighth among Oregon tax rates
Malheur's 0.813% rate runs 5% above Oregon's 0.775% state average, placing it in the middle-to-upper tier statewide. The median tax of $1,799 remains 34% below Oregon's median of $2,745 due to cheaper homes.
Malheur taxes remain moderate for eastern Oregon
Malheur's 0.813% rate exceeds Lake (0.641%) and Klamath (0.678%) counties in the south-central region. Eastern Oregon generally enjoys lower home values, which keeps annual tax bills manageable despite moderate rates.
Median Malheur home costs $1,799 annually in tax
With a median home value of $221,300 and a 0.813% effective rate, Malheur homeowners pay roughly $1,799 per year in property taxes. Adding a mortgage raises that to approximately $2,058.
Malheur homeowners can reduce taxes through appeals
Many Malheur County properties are assessed above fair market value, creating an opportunity for savings. The county assessor accepts free appeals—verify your assessment aligns with comparable sales in your area.
How Malheur County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Malheur County
0.81%
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.