Malheur County, OR Property Taxes (2026)

Malheur County owners pay a median of $1,799 a year on a median home value of $221,300, an effective rate of 0.81%. That's the 17th-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

0.81%

17th highest of 36 in OR

Median annual bill

$1,799

~$150/month

Median home value

$221,300

Oregon county median

0.76%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Malheur County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Malheur County's 0.81% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,793
Savings at 10–15% off
$179–$269
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Malheur County vs. Oregon vs. U.S. property tax rates

Malheur County0.81%
Oregon county median0.76%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Malheur County's effective property tax rate is 0.81%, vs. 0.76% for the median Oregon county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 17th 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 Malheur County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Malheur 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 $1,799 bill, 10–15% off is $180–$270 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Oregon

Oregon homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Malheur 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 Malheur County, Oregon?
The median effective property tax rate in Malheur County is 0.81%: a median annual bill of $1,799 on a median home value of $221,300. That's the 17th-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 Malheur County?
The median Malheur County property tax bill is $1,799 a year, about $150 a month, compared with a Oregon county median of $2,520.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Malheur County?
The deadline to appeal in Malheur County is December 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Malheur County a high property tax area?
Malheur County's 0.81% effective rate is above the Oregon county median of 0.76% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 17th-highest rate of 36 Oregon counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Malheur County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Harney County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,845

Baker County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $2,184

Grant County

Rate: 0.76%

Median bill: $1,713

Lake County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,407

Union County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $2,307

Crook County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $2,703

Wheeler County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,884

Wallowa County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $2,173

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