Bend property tax appeals & home values

Homeowners in Deschutes County, which includes Bend, can save an average of $1,272 annually through property tax appeals and exemptions. Learn about home valuations and property tax appeals in Deschutes County, Oregon below.

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Property tax savings in Bend
0.67%

Deschutes County tax rate

$3,533

Deschutes County average tax

$526,200

Deschutes County median home value

December 31

Deschutes County appeal deadline

BEND HOME VALUATIONS 101

What is my house worth in Bend?

Property taxes in Bend are calculated at the county level based on the assessed value of your property, which may differ from its actual market value due to exemptions, caps, or special assessment rules. Many homeowners can reduce their tax burden through protesting their property tax or with exemptions such as homestead, senior, etc., depending on local laws.

Because property tax systems are administered at the county level, rates and available exemptions can vary widely across Deschutes County. Understanding how your county calculates home valuations, comps and what exemptions you qualify for, and where reduction opportunities exist can lead to meaningful savings.

Home Valuations

Comps, or comparisons, allows Bend homeowners to compare their home valuation to others with similar attributes.

Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)

A Comparative Market Analysis, also known as a CMA, is a report that uses comps, plus other market data, to estimate your home's value.

Property Tax Appeals

Every Bend homeowner can protest their property taxes in Deschutes County with the right comps and CMA report.

Property Tax Trends in Bend

Bend is taxed at the county level. These are Deschutes County's figures, the most local published for Bend homeowners.

Current Tax Rate

0.67%

The effective property tax rate in Deschutes County is 0.67%, which is applied to your property's assessed value.

Average Tax Burden

$3,533

Homeowners in Deschutes County pay an average of $3,533 annually in property taxes.

Median Home Value

$526,200

The median home value in Deschutes County serves as a benchmark for property assessments.

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Homeowners are often paying more than they should on property taxes. Abode Money builds your appeal and guides you through filing it.

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Comparable sales and the evidence packet are prepared for you, ready to submit.

You file with the county

You file with the county

A step-by-step guide walks you through submitting your appeal and what happens after you file.

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You keep saving every year

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Property Tax FAQ

Common questions about Bend property taxes, appeals, and exemptions.

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