97538 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 97538 (Selma, Oregon) pay a median of $1,594/year in property taxes on homes valued at $289,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.55%, which is 26% below the Oregon state average of 0.74%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97538 is approximately $133, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Josephine County. This is $1,401 less than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97538 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97495 (0.55%) and 97019 (0.55%).

In Selma, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $43,689, 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.