The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents interested in contributing to the important process of reviewing property assessments by serving as volunteer board members on the Multnomah County Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB.) The three-member board is responsible for hearing taxpayer appeals for reduction of the value of their real and personal property.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners seeks candidates who meet some of the following.
However, not having experience in a particular area does not disqualify you from serving.
- Are Multnomah County residents.
- Are not Multnomah County employees, nor members of a governing body of the county, nor of any taxing district within the county.
- Have a working knowledge of the local real estate market, both residential and commercial.
- Are willing to participate in public hearings, can quickly review the documentation and evidence presented, and can make reasonable decisions that will determine the outcome of the appeals.
- Have mediation skills, with experience in real estate valuation and appraisal, financing or related areas.
- Are familiar with Oregon property tax laws.
All members of the Property Value Appeals Board are appointed by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. Multiple boards may be selected.
Appeals are heard from February through April. The board meets 20-30 hours per week; however, members may choose to volunteer between 1-5 days per week, with flexibility to accommodate varied weekly schedules. Volunteer board members receive a daily per diem for service.
If interested, candidates must complete and submit the application via email to PVAB@multco.us
The application and resume are due no later than 5 p.m. on September 30, 2025. Application materials can also be mailed to:
Multnomah County
Property Value Appeals Board Clerk
PO Box 5007
Portland, OR 97208
The appointment process will be completed by October 15, 2025.
For help with PVAB procedural questions, please call the clerk at (503) 988-2225 or email PVAB@multco.us
Additional information regarding the property value appeals process is available on our Property Values Appeal Process page.