Sherman County, OR Property Taxes (2026)

Sherman County owners pay a median of $1,436 a year on a median home value of $206,700, an effective rate of 0.69%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 36 Oregon counties with Census data, below 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

0.69%

26th highest of 36 in OR

Median annual bill

$1,436

~$120/month

Median home value

$206,700

Oregon county median

0.76%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sherman County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sherman County's 0.69% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,426
Savings at 10–15% off
$143–$214
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Sherman County vs. Oregon vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sherman County0.69%
Oregon county median0.76%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sherman County's effective property tax rate is 0.69%, vs. 0.76% for the median Oregon county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 26th 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 Sherman County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sherman 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 $1,436 bill, 10–15% off is $144–$215 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Oregon

Oregon homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sherman 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 Sherman County, Oregon?
The median effective property tax rate in Sherman County is 0.69%: a median annual bill of $1,436 on a median home value of $206,700. That's the 26th-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 Sherman County?
The median Sherman County property tax bill is $1,436 a year, about $120 a month, compared with a Oregon county median of $2,520.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sherman County?
The deadline to appeal in Sherman County is December 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sherman County a high property tax area?
Sherman County's 0.69% effective rate is below the Oregon county median of 0.76% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 36 Oregon counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sherman County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Gilliam County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,597

Wasco County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $2,784

Hood River County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $3,359

Morrow County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,885

Wheeler County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,884

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,506

Clackamas County

Rate: 0.87%

Median bill: $5,051

Multnomah County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $5,061

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