Multnomah County Property Taxes
Multnomah County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
84.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$422/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.96%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$528,000
State avg ▲ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,965
$414/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,370
$448/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#32
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah's rate tops national median
At 0.959%, Multnomah County's effective tax rate significantly exceeds the national median of 0.99%, placing it in the higher tier of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $5,061 is nearly double the national median of $2,690, reflecting both higher rates and substantially higher home values.
Highest rate in Oregon
Multnomah's 0.959% effective rate is the highest among all Oregon counties, surpassing the state average of 0.775% by a significant margin. At $5,061 median property tax versus Oregon's $2,745 average, Multnomah residents carry substantially heavier tax burdens statewide.
Far steeper than regional counterparts
Multnomah's 0.959% rate dwarfs neighboring Clackamas and Washington counties' rates, reflecting Portland's urban density and higher property values. The median home in Multnomah ($528,000) costs nearly twice the regional average, amplifying the overall tax impact.
Median home generates $5,061 tax
With a median home value of $528,000 and Multnomah's 0.959% rate, typical homeowners pay $5,061 annually—among the nation's highest bills. Mortgage holders typically pay $4,965, while those without mortgages pay $5,370.
Appeals can yield substantial relief
In high-value markets like Multnomah, overassessment disputes can save thousands annually, making formal appeals particularly worthwhile. Property owners should review recent comparable sales to challenge assessments that exceed current market conditions.
How Multnomah County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Multnomah County
0.96%
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.