Linn County, OR Property Taxes (2026)

Linn County owners pay a median of $3,130 a year on a median home value of $344,600, an effective rate of 0.91%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 36 Oregon counties with Census data, above the Oregon county median of 0.76%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.91%

6th highest of 36 in OR

Median annual bill

$3,130

~$261/month

Median home value

$344,600

Oregon county median

0.76%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Linn County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Linn County's 0.91% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,136
Savings at 10–15% off
$314–$470
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Linn County vs. Oregon vs. U.S. property tax rates

Linn County0.91%
Oregon county median0.76%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Linn County's effective property tax rate is 0.91%, vs. 0.76% for the median Oregon county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 6th of 36 in Oregon. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Linn County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Linn County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Linn County deadline is December 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,130 bill, 10–15% off is $313–$470 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Oregon

Oregon homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Linn County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Linn County, Oregon?
The median effective property tax rate in Linn County is 0.91%: a median annual bill of $3,130 on a median home value of $344,600. That's the 6th-highest rate of 36 Oregon counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Linn County?
The median Linn County property tax bill is $3,130 a year, about $261 a month, compared with a Oregon county median of $2,520.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Linn County?
The deadline to appeal in Linn County is December 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Linn County a high property tax area?
Linn County's 0.91% effective rate is above the Oregon county median of 0.76% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 36 Oregon counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Linn County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Marion County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $3,382

Lane County

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $3,417

Benton County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $4,713

Clackamas County

Rate: 0.87%

Median bill: $5,051

Polk County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $3,534

Yamhill County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $3,318

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,506

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $3,241

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