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Multnomah County, Oregon

501 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Suite 175
Portland, Oregon 97214

Tel: 503-823-4000

County Website: Multnomah county
Assessor Website: Multnomah county assessor

Multnomah County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

If you disagree with the value county appraisers have given to your property, you may appeal your property value.
After your current year property tax statement is available, you have until December 31st to submit your petition to The Board of Property Tax Appeals (BoPTA).
Download the forms using the link below.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Multnomah county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Multnomah county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Multnomah 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. Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah 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 Multnomah county Oregon tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Multnomah County

Homes in Multnomah county have a median home value of $410,792.

Multnomah county home values are ranked 4 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, Multnomah county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~214%.

Oregon Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Multnomah county is $71,425.

Compared to the state of Oregon and the United States, Multnomah 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.

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Multnomah county's population has grown from 583,887 in 1990 to 815,428 in 2020, an increase of 40% 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.

Multnomah county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Oregon and greater than the population change for United States.

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Multnomah County Oregon Cities

Corbett, Fairview, Gresham, Portland, Rockwood Corners, Troutdale

Multnomah County Oregon Zipcodes

97019 / 97024 / 97030 / 97060 / 97080 / 97201 / 97202 / 97203 / 97204 / 97205 / 97206 / 97209 / 97210 / 97211 / 97212 / 97213 / 97214 / 97215 / 97216 / 97217 / 97218 / 97219 / 97220 / 97221 / 97227 / 97230 / 97231 / 97232 / 97233 / 97236 / 97266 /

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