Estimate your Oregon payment
Enter your numbers — the estimate updates as you type. The tax field starts at Oregon's effective rate (about 0.82% of price); replace it with a specific property's actual annual tax bill whenever you have one.
| Principal & interest | $2,853.83 |
| Property taxes (monthly escrow) | $375.83 |
| Homeowners insurance (monthly escrow) | $150.00 |
This estimate covers principal, interest, taxes, and insurance only. It does not include mortgage insurance (if your down payment is under 20%), HOA dues, or other costs. Figures are estimates only — not a quote, pre-approval, or commitment to lend — and are not tax advice. This calculator collects no personal information; your numbers never leave this page.
Oregon quirks that change the math
Oregon's tax system works differently from most states. Four things every Oregon buyer should understand before trusting any payment estimate — including this one.
Zero sales tax — at every level
Oregon has no state, county, or city sales tax. It doesn't change your mortgage payment, but it's essential context for anyone relocating and comparing total tax burden state to state: Oregon funds itself differently, leaning more on income and property taxes instead.
Caps on the tax rate itself
Measure 5, a constitutional limit, caps operating tax rates at $5 per $1,000 of real market value for schools and $10 per $1,000 for general government. Voter-approved bond levies sit outside those caps, so bond measures in your districts add to the bill on top of the capped operating rates.
Your bill is built on assessed value — not market value
Measure 50 caps annual assessed-value growth at 3%, regardless of how fast market values move. A home owned for years can carry an assessed value far below its market value. When a home is purchased, the assessed value resets closer to market value — so a buyer's first tax bill can be substantially higher than the seller's. Budget off the property's assessed value and tax history, not the seller's old bill.
About 0.82% — below the national average
After the Measure 5 caps and Measure 50 assessed values do their work, Oregon's effective property tax rate is about 0.82% of home value — below the national average. That's the rate behind this calculator's default tax estimate. Your actual rate depends on your county and the districts your property sits in.
A graduated income tax, 4.75% to 9.9%
Oregon's state income tax is graduated from 4.75% to 9.9%, with the top rate applying over $125,000 for single filers / $250,000 for married filers. For relocators weighing Oregon against no-income-tax states like Washington or high-property-tax states like Texas, this is the other half of the total-burden comparison. This is general context only, not tax advice.
A deferral option for seniors and disabled homeowners
Homeowners age 62 or older, or with qualifying disabilities, may defer property taxes through a state program. For 2026, household income must be below $70,000. Deferred taxes accrue 6% simple interest and are repaid when the home is sold, the owner moves, or the owner dies.
Bills vary — verify locally. Two homes at the same price in different Oregon counties or school districts can carry meaningfully different tax bills. Before you write an offer, confirm the property's assessed value, current tax year amount, and any voter-approved bond levies with the county assessor or in the listing's tax history.
Worked example: a $550,000 Oregon home
The calculator above starts with these exact numbers, so you can check the math yourself.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home price | $550,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $110,000 |
| Loan amount | $440,000 |
| Rate / term | 6.75% · 30-year fixed |
| Principal & interest (monthly) | $2,853.83 |
| Property taxes — $4,510/yr (0.82% of price) ÷ 12 | $375.83 |
| Homeowners insurance — $1,800/yr ÷ 12 | $150.00 |
| Estimated total monthly payment | $3,379.66 |
Why the tax line needs care in Oregon: that $4,510 assumes taxes near the statewide effective rate on the purchase price. If the home's assessed value has been capped by Measure 50 for a long-time seller, their current bill could be lower — and yours, after the assessed value resets closer to market value at purchase, could be at or above this estimate. Shorten the term in the calculator to see the trade-off: the same loan at 15 years raises principal & interest to $3,893.60/mo but pays the balance off in half the time.
Buying anywhere in Oregon
Adam is licensed statewide in Oregon (and in 34 states plus DC overall). The tax quirks above apply everywhere in the state — but assessed values, district levies, and bond measures are local, so the details of your estimate should be too.
Portland metro
Multiple overlapping districts and voter-approved bonds can push a Portland-area bill above the statewide effective rate. Check the specific property's tax history in Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas County before relying on the 0.82% default.
Salem & the Willamette Valley
Marion and Polk County buyers see the same Measure 5 / Measure 50 framework with different local levies. Long-held homes here often show the biggest gap between the seller's capped assessed value and what a buyer's bill will be after purchase.
Eugene & statewide
From Eugene–Springfield to Bend, Medford, and the coast, the rules are statewide but the numbers are local. Wherever in Oregon you're buying, Adam can run the loan — and help you pressure-test the tax estimate against the actual property.
Oregon mortgage questions, answered
How are property taxes calculated in Oregon?
Oregon property taxes are built on your home's assessed value, not its real market value. Two voter-approved constitutional measures shape the bill: Measure 5 caps operating tax rates at $5 per $1,000 of real market value for schools and $10 per $1,000 for general government (voter-approved bonds sit outside those caps), and Measure 50 caps annual assessed-value growth at 3% per year regardless of how fast market values move. Your actual bill depends on your county and taxing districts, so always verify the current tax history for a specific property.
Does Oregon have a sales tax?
No. Oregon has no sales tax at the state, county, or city level. That does not lower your mortgage payment directly, but it matters when relocators compare Oregon's overall tax burden — Oregon instead relies more heavily on a graduated state income tax of 4.75% to 9.9%.
Why might my Oregon property tax bill go up after I buy a home?
Because of Measure 50, a long-time owner's assessed value may sit well below market value, growing at no more than 3% per year. When a home is purchased, the assessed value resets closer to real market value, so a new buyer's tax bill can be noticeably higher than the seller's bill for the same house. Never budget your payment off the seller's current tax bill alone — ask for the property's assessed value and recent tax history.
What is the typical property tax rate in Oregon?
Oregon's effective property tax rate is about 0.82% of home value, which is below the national average. Individual bills vary by county and by the schools, fire, library, and other districts a property sits in, and voter-approved bond levies are added on top of the Measure 5 operating caps.
Can Oregon homeowners defer their property taxes?
Homeowners age 62 or older, or with qualifying disabilities, may be able to defer property taxes through a state program. For 2026, household income must be below $70,000. Deferred taxes accrue 6% simple interest and are repaid when the home is sold, the owner moves, or the owner dies. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm current eligibility with the Oregon Department of Revenue or your county assessor.
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