Existing Businesses

Personal Property Tax Information for businesses with existing accounts

Smartfile

Multnomah County Smartfile is closed until January 13th 

Smartfile is Multnomah County's fastest method for filing your business Personal Property Return - no more filling out and mailing your paper return. 

Note: The filing deadline is March 15.

E-filing is available January 13 through August 15 of each year.

Contact us either by email ppreturns@multco.us or by phone 503-988-6332.

Industrial Property Returns

If you are an Industrial Manufacturing business, please visit the Industrial Property Returns page. 
 

Lost your Smartfile Instruction Letter?

Request a replacement instruction letter from ppreturns@multco.us. Note: We will not give your PIN over the phone.

Include your account number and the full name of the business

If you are requesting information on behalf of a client, include a Letter of Authorization.

Need to Correct your filing? Other Questions?

Contact us either by email ppreturns@multco.us or by phone 503-988-6332.

Avoid Late Filing Penalty

The Assessment Date is January 1 and the Filing deadline is March 15.

If you have difficulty logging into SmartFile after 4:00 p.m March 15th, and wish to avoid a late filing penalty, please submit your return and asset list via email here: ppreturns@multco.us.

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Last reviewed August 13, 2026