Property tax payments are due Nov. 15, 2023
Discounts available, online payment options, and account information
Multnomah County collects the taxes that school districts, cities, fire departments, the Port of Portland and other local agencies use to fund their services. The County collects property taxes on behalf of 62 special tax districts in accordance with state law.
Multnomah County this week began mailing approximately 300,000 real and personal property tax statements and value notices to property owners. Property owners should receive statements from the Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation by Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Property tax payments are due Nov. 15, 2023. Please note that Oregon state law sets the deadline for property tax payments and requires that interest be charged on delinquent taxes. Multnomah County does not have the legal authority to extend the payment deadline, nor waive interest charges on late property tax payments.
Countywide, taxes increased just over 3 percent from 2022.
In Oregon, property taxes are determined based on voter-approved Measure 5, and Measure 50. The taxes are calculated using the assessed value, which generally increases 3 percent per year on properties. Exceptions apply for new construction.
Property taxes support 62 local government taxing districts in Multnomah County with differing boundaries. As a result, individual tax rates may increase based on bonds or levies approved by voters in a particular location, and they also can decrease if bonds or levies expire. The taxing districts include school districts and local government agencies including cities, Metro, TriMet, the Port of Portland, and fire, water, and special assessment districts. As a taxing district, Multnomah County itself retains about 24 cents of every dollar collected. The remainder is distributed to other taxing districts.
The total of all property taxes and special assessments to be collected for all districts in Multnomah County is $2.365 billion for the 2023 tax year, an increase of about 3.22 percent from $2.292 billion in 2022.
More information on property taxes in Oregon is available from the Oregon Department of Revenue on the property tax page.
Property owners can receive a discount by paying in full; however, payment installments are available to help manage the obligation. Taxpayers who pay the full 2023 property tax by Nov. 15, 2023, or submit a full payment postmarked by that date will receive a 3 percent discount.
Taxpayers who pay two-thirds of the 2023 property tax by Nov. 15, 2023, or have the two-thirds payment postmarked by that date, will receive a 2 percent discount.
Taxes may also be paid — without discount — in three, one-third installments due Nov. 15, 2023, Feb. 15, 2024, and May 15, 2024.
Payments can be made by the following:
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Online Visit Proptax.multco.us for more information on the various online payment options including electronic checks. eCheck is the safest, most convenient option, and costs less than buying a stamp. Convenience fees apply.
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By phone at 1-833-610-5715 (third-party fees apply). Point and Pay’s automated phone system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Options include an electronic check, credit, and debit card. Convenience fees apply.
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At a 24-hour dropbox Contact-free payment drop boxes are available at the following locations beginning Friday, Nov. 10 to Wednesday, Nov. 15. Checks only, no cash.
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Multnomah Building 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214
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Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030
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Parkrose Neighborhood 4390 NE 102nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220
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Former Green Zebra Grocery 3011 N Lombard St., Portland, OR 97217
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In-person at the Multnomah County Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation Office, located at 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214, Suite 175 on the first floor.
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Taxpayers coming to pay in person, please understand:
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Masks are welcome but not required.
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Hours for payments are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Wait times may be longer than usual.
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By mail by sending a check to P.O. Box 2716, Portland, Oregon 97208-2716. Payments must be postmarked by Wednesday, Nov. 15 to be considered timely. Mail payments early to avoid any problems with postmarking at the post office.
For specific property account information (values, taxes, balances due, etc.), please visit www.multcoproptax.org.
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to process all tax payments in the order they are received. If your payment has not been processed by Friday, Dec. 1, give us a call at 503-988-2225.
Remember, all Multnomah County offices will be closed on Nov. 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
Questions about the tax statement?
Included in the envelope with the statement is a guide that explains many aspects of the statement, including ways to pay, and other information. That document is available on our website in six languages other than English. Go to multco.us/tax-statement to find those translated guides.
Is the statement yellow?
This means another party has requested this bill (mortgage company, Oregon Department of Revenue, etc). We encourage taxpayers to check with the other party before paying the bill.
Paperless billing now available!
Property owners can now opt to receive their property tax statement via email. Visit our website for more information and to set up paperless billing.
How to appeal property tax (PLEASE NOTE: Property values were determined as of Jan. 1, 2023).
In Oregon, taxes are calculated on the lesser of the Maximum Assessed Value or Real Market Value. The result is called the Assessed Value. Taxpayers may appeal the Real Market Value and/or the Assessed Value of their property with the Board of Property Tax Appeals through Jan. 2, 2024.
The Board hears appeals beginning in February 2024 and through April 15, 2024.
Additional forms and information are available at https://www.multco.us/assessment-taxation/assessment-and-appeals or 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214.