Property Tax 101

Property Tax 101 - Property Tax Rates

The median property tax (also known as real estate tax) in Douglas County is $1,245.00 per year, based on a median home value of $185,100.00 and a median effective property tax rate of 0.67% of property value.

Douglas County collects relatively high property taxes, and is ranked in the top half of all counties in the United States by property tax collections. Of the thirty-six counties in Oregon, Douglas County is ranked 28th by median property taxes, and 31st by median tax as percentage of home value.

Douglas County has lower property taxes than many other Oregon counties. The median home value is $185,100.00, compared to the median property value in Oregon of $257,400.00

Property Tax Tip

Note: Due to the complicated and varied methods used to calculate property tax in different counties, the best way to compare property taxes between jurisdictions is through median property tax values. If you need to calculate the exact tax due on your property, contact the Douglas County Tax Assessor.

Douglas County's Property Tax Is Higher Than Average