97703 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 97703 (Bend, Oregon) pay a median of $5,569/year in property taxes on homes valued at $915,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 18% below the Oregon state average of 0.74%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97703 is approximately $464, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Deschutes County. This is $2,574 more than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97703 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97136 (0.61%) and 97760 (0.61%).

In Bend, property taxes represent approximately 4.7% of the median household income of $118,160, 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.