97739 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 97739 (La Pine, Oregon) pay a median of $1,733/year in property taxes on homes valued at $327,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 28% below the Oregon state average of 0.74%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97739 is approximately $144, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Deschutes County. This is $1,262 less than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97739 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97130 (0.53%) and 97022 (0.53%).

In La Pine, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $56,256, 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.