Deschutes County
Deschutes County, Oregon
1300 NW Wall Street
Suite 202
Bend, Oregon 97703
Tel: 541-388-6549
Fax: 541-383-4424
County Website: Deschutes county
Assessor Website: Deschutes county assessor
Deschutes County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check https://www.deschutes.org/assessor/page/property-value-appeals for General Info and other important links.
- Determine the fair market value for your property.
- Determine the prevailing assessment level in your district.
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal complaint.
- File a written complaint with your Board of Review during the appropriate time period.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review’s decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
URLs
Appeal forms may be obtained by calling Oregon Tax Court, Magistrate Division, (503) 986-5650 or on the web. Link located in the Web Links section below. Certain standards must be met to have appeals to the magistrate heard. Appeal forms are available in the Assessor's Office.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Deschutes county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Deschutes county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Deschutes county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Deschutes county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Deschutes county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Deschutes county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Deschutes county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Deschutes county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Deschutes county Oregon tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Deschutes County
Homes in Deschutes county have a median home value of $388,201.
Deschutes county home values are ranked 5 out of 36 counties in the state of Oregon for median home price. The average median home value in Oregon is $262,330. Gilliam county has the lowest median price at $120,182. Clackamas county has the highest median price at $419,287.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Deschutes county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~197%.
The median household income in Deschutes county is $68,937.
Compared to the state of Oregon and the United States, Deschutes county's median household income is higher than the state of Oregon's average median household income of $56,924 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Deschutes county's population has grown from 74,976 in 1990 to 198,253 in 2020, an increase of 164% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Oregon's population has grown from 2,842,337 in 1990 to 4,237,256 in 2020, an increase of 49% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Deschutes county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Oregon and the United States.
Deschutes County Oregon Cities
Bend, Black Butte Ranc, Brothers, La Pine, Redmond, Sunriver
Deschutes County Oregon Zipcodes
97701 / 97702 / 97707 / 97712 / 97739 / 97756 / 97759 /
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