Benton County, OR Property Tax Calculator
Benton County homeowners pay a median $4,884 a year in property tax, 0.95% of a median $513,000 home: above Oregon's 0.81% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Benton County by home value, at 0.95%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,904 | $159 |
| $300,000 | $2,856 | $238 |
| $400,000 | $3,808 | $317 |
| $500,000 | $4,760 | $397 |
| $750,000 | $7,140 | $595 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,520 | $793 |
Benton County against Oregon and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 0.95% | $4,884 | $513,000 | $77,702 |
| Oregon | 0.81% | $3,876 | $477,600 | $83,011 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Benton County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Benton County?
The effective rate is 0.95%: a median $4,884 a year on a median $513,000 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 18 Oregon counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Benton County?
About $3,808 a year, $317 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Benton County compare with the rest of Oregon?
Its rate is above the state's 0.81%. Across Oregon, covered counties range from 0.52% to 0.96%.
How do I lower my Benton County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.