97834 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 97834 (Halfway, Oregon) pay a median of $1,567/year in property taxes on homes valued at $249,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 15% below the Oregon state average of 0.74%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97834 is approximately $131, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Baker County. This is $1,428 less than the Oregon average of $2,995/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97834 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97455 (0.63%) and 97466 (0.63%).

In Halfway, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $39,115, 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 growth, but resets to market value at sale — meaning your first bill as the new owner will reflect the full purchase price. Baker County does not offer a county-specific homestead exemption beyond state programs; contact the Baker County Assessor to confirm eligibility for any available senior or disability exemptions. File any exemption claims with the Baker County Assessor's office immediately after purchase, as Oregon deadlines for exemption applications vary by district.