Assessor Information
1. Key property data
Property address, legal description and account number (please have this information available when contacting our office).
2. Ownership and mailing address
By law, the owner is responsible for updating the name and address on the tax bill.
To change the mailing address:
1. Write the change on the detachable portion of your tax bill and submit with your payment.
OR
2. Email propertytax@multco.us and include the following information:
- Owner name
- Property account number or address
- New mailing address
3. Your property values
Real market value (RMV) is the assessor’s estimate of the market value of your property as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Assessed value is the lower of the RMV or maximum assessed value (MAV).
For more information on RMV, MAV and assessed value (AV), visit our website: multcotax.org
4. Taxing districts
Your tax statement shows the taxes imposed for each of the districts in which your property is located. Each district collects a permanent tax rate for ongoing services plus any additional taxes that have been approved by voters.
Levies fall into three categories:
A. Education taxes
B. General government taxes
C. Bond taxes (additional taxes authorized by voters)
Payment information
5. Yellow or green statement?
The color of your statement matters!
Yellow statement
If you received a yellow statement, this means your mortgage company has requested your property tax bill and may pay it on your behalf.
OR
You are on the deferral program for seniors or people with disabilities, and the Oregon Department of Revenue will pay all or part of your tax bill.
Important! If the ownership or mortgage details have changed in the past year, contact your lender to ensure your taxes will be paid. Property owners are ultimately responsible for taxes.
Green statement
If you received a green statement, return the lower portion of the statement with your payment in the envelope provided.
6. Payment options and due dates
Taxes may be paid in full, or in two-thirds or one-third installments (due on Nov. 17, Feb. 16, and May 15).
Full payment qualifies for a 3% discount.
Two-thirds payment qualifies for a 2% discount.
To earn discounts and avoid interest, payment must be received or postmarked by the due date.
Payment options
Pay From Bank Account: Make a secure payment from your bank account by visiting multcotax.org (fee for these transactions is $1.50 per payment)
Online through Point and Pay Make a payment using your credit or debit card by visiting multcotax.org (fee for debit card: $3.50 per transaction, fee for credit card: 2.35% per transaction)
Phone: 1-833-610-5715 (fees apply)
Drop Box: Submit your payment at a secure drop box at 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214
Online bill pay via bank or credit union: Make payment to “Multnomah County Tax Collector.” Allow adequate processing time for this service, set up payment early as Multnomah County must receive the payment from the bank by the due date.
Mail: Check payable to Multnomah County, P.O. Box 2716, Portland, OR 97208-2716
7. Delinquent taxes
This is the amount of tax and interest owed from prior years.
Delinquent taxes identified with an asterisk (*) could result in a property foreclosure if not paid.
Payments will be applied to the oldest tax year first.
8. Total taxes due (after discount)
The amount shown on the pay stub reflects a 3% discount on the current year tax.
Volunteers Needed
Serve on the Property Values Appeal Board. The Board meets February-April to hear appeals of real market value. If interested in applying, please contact PVAB@multco.us.
Appeal Information
The deadline to appeal your real market value (RMV) is Dec. 31, 2025. Forms are available at multcotax.org or by calling 503-988-2225.
You should focus your appeal on the market value of your property as of Jan. 1, 2025.
A $30 filing fee is required.
Many factors can affect the amount of your tax bill
Contrary to popular belief, tax increases are not limited to 3% per year. Factors that may result in a tax increase of more than 3%, include:
- New voter-approved bonds or levies.
- Renovations or changes beyond general and ongoing maintenance made to your property as of Jan. 1, 2025
- Loss of compression (the difference between Measure 5 and Measure 50 tax calculations) on the property. To see the compression history for your property, check out our DART TaxGraph on multcotax.org.
List of new voter-approved bonds and levies
Measure | District | Item | Proposed Rate | Description |
26-258 | Mt. Hood Community College | Bond | $0.25 per $1,000 | Bonds to update vocational facilities; improve accessibility, safety, security; repair buildings |
Questions regarding a specific bond or levy should be directed to the district.
What does the color of my statement mean?
A yellow statement means a mortgage company or the Department of Revenue has requested a copy of your tax bill and may pay it on your behalf.
A green tax statement means you likely have taxes to pay
Personal property taxes
Business equipment, most manufactured homes and floating property receive a personal property tax statement.
Personal property tax statements display all current and delinquent years, unless the account number has changed.
Delinquent tax may be owed on a prior account.
Your fall payment must include any delinquent taxes, fees, and interest and at least one third of the current year’s taxes. Failure to pay the minimum due may lead to collection action including issuing a tax lien warrant, additional fees, and potential garnishment.
Real property machinery and equipment will receive a Real Property Tax Statement.
Special tax programs
A limited number of special tax programs are available to homeowners from the Oregon Department of Revenue.
For more information, visit oregon.gov/dor or contact Property Tax and Ownership at
503-988-2225 or propertytax@multco.us