97532 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 97532 (Merlin, Oregon) pay a median of $1,740/year in property taxes on homes valued at $417,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.42%, which is 44% below the Oregon state average of 0.74%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97532 is approximately $145, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Josephine County. This is $1,255 less than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97532 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97885 (0.41%) and 97484 (0.42%).

In Merlin, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $77,125, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Oregon's Measure 50, your assessed value is capped at 3% annual increase, but resets to market value at purchase—expect your tax bill to reflect your buying price in the year following closing. Josephine County does not offer a statewide homestead exemption; seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners should contact the Josephine County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to apply for county relief programs. File a formal appeal with the Josephine County Assessor within 30 days of receiving your Notice of Assessed Value if the assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales.