Douglas County
Douglas County, Oregon
1036 S.E. Douglas Avenue
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
Tel: 541-672-3311
Fax: 541-957-2091
County Website: Douglas county
Assessor Website: Douglas county assessor
Douglas County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Research the property tax laws and regulations in Douglas County, Oregon to ensure that you have a valid reason for appealing your property taxes.
- Obtain a copy of your property's most recent assessment from the Douglas County Assessor's Office (https://www.co.douglas.or.us/assessor/)
- Gather any relevant documentation, such as recent appraisals or comparables, that support your claim that your property is overvalued.
- Complete the appropriate appeal form and submit it to the Assessor's Office along with your supporting documentation. (https://www.co.douglas.or.us/assessor/property-tax-appeals/)
- Attend the hearing in front of the Board of Property Tax Appeals, where you will present your case and provide evidence to support your appeal.
- If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your appeal, you may file an appeal to the Oregon Tax Court within 60 days of the Board's decision. (https://www.oregon.gov/courts/Pages/tax-court.aspx)
URLs
- https://www.co.douglas.or.us/assessor/
- https://www.co.douglas.or.us/assessor/property-tax-appeals/
- https://www.oregon.gov/courts/Pages/tax-court.aspx
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Douglas county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Douglas county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Douglas 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. Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas county Oregon tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Douglas County
Homes in Douglas county have a median home value of $208,728.
Douglas county home values are ranked 24 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, Douglas county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~60%.
The median household income in Douglas county is $50,031.
Compared to the state of Oregon and the United States, Douglas county's median household income is lower than the state of Oregon's average median household income of $56,924 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Douglas county's population has grown from 94,649 in 1990 to 111,201 in 2020, an increase of 17% 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.
Douglas county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Oregon and the United States.
Douglas County Oregon Cities
Azalea, Camas Valley, Canyonville, Curtin, Days Creek, Drain, Elkton, Gardiner, Glendale, Glide, Idleyld Park, Myrtle Creek, Oakland, Riddle, Roseburg, Scottsburg, Sutherlin, Tenmile, Tiller, Umpqua, Winchester Bay, Winston, Yoncalla
Douglas County Oregon Zipcodes
97410 / 97416 / 97417 / 97428 / 97429 / 97435 / 97436 / 97441 / 97442 / 97443 / 97447 / 97457 / 97462 / 97467 / 97469 / 97470 / 97473 / 97479 / 97481 / 97484 / 97486 / 97496 / 97499 /
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