Property Tax Facts

In an effort to better educate Oregonians about our state’s property tax system the League of Oregon Cities released five facts about property taxes. To obtain a copy of the report click here.

The items outlined in the report include:

• Fact #1: Major Property Tax Inequities Exist Between Homeowners
• Fact #2: State-wide Property Tax Caps Handcuff Local Voters
• Fact #3: Oregonians Pay More in State Income Taxes than in Property Taxes
• Fact #4: For Many Communities, Property Taxes Don't Cover the Costs of Public Safety
• Fact #5: Oregon Ranks in the Bottom Half of States in Property Taxes Per Capita