Deferral Programs for Agricultural Land and Natural Spaces

Agricultural land and natural spaces may be entitled to favorable treatment for property taxes.

farm field

Property taxes may be reduced for farms, forestland and some natural spaces. Use the following links to get additional information and the forms to apply.

If you have any questions or to submit your application please contact: dart.farm.forest@multco.us

Conservation Easements

Farms

Forestland

Assessment of Farmland Not in an Exclusive Farm-Use Zone PDFAssessment of Farmland Not in an Exclusive Farm-Use Zone PDF

Information about forestland assessment and taxation PDFInformation about forestland assessment and taxation PDF

For questions about eastside forestland, contact:

Oregon Dept. of Forestry
14995 S Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038
503-829-2216

For questions about westside forestland, contact:

Oregon Dept. of Forestry
801 Gales Creek Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-359-7409

Open Spaces

Riparian Lands (stream banks)

Wildlife Habitat

Last reviewed July 31, 2026