97065 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 97065 (Wasco, Oregon) pay a median of $1,431/year in property taxes on homes valued at $203,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.70%, which is 5% below the Oregon state average of 0.74%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97065 is approximately $119, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sherman County. This is $1,564 less than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97065 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97127 (0.70%) and 97836 (0.70%).

In Wasco, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $61,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Oregon's Measure 50 resets assessed value to market value at sale and caps annual growth at 3% — Sherman County will establish your new tax base at the purchase price at closing. Sherman County administers senior and disabled property tax relief programs; contact the Sherman County Assessor's office to review income limits and file your application within 30 days of purchase if eligible. Request your Notice of Assessment from the Sherman County Assessor to verify your assessed value baseline and ensure any available exemptions are properly applied to your account.