97701 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 97701 (Bend, Oregon) pay a median of $3,412/year in property taxes on homes valued at $567,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.60%, which is 19% below the Oregon state average of 0.74%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97701 is approximately $284, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Deschutes County. This is $417 more than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97701 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97227 (0.60%) and 97411 (0.60%).

In Bend, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $77,969, 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. Deschutes County does not offer a statewide homestead exemption; seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners should contact the Deschutes County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to apply for available county relief programs. Request your assessed value notice and file a formal appeal with the Deschutes County Assessor within 30 days of receipt if the assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales.