Columbia County, OR Property Tax Calculator
Columbia County homeowners pay a median $3,137 a year in property tax, 0.74% of a median $421,600 home: below Oregon's 0.81% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Columbia County by home value, at 0.74%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,488 | $124 |
| $300,000 | $2,232 | $186 |
| $400,000 | $2,976 | $248 |
| $500,000 | $3,720 | $310 |
| $750,000 | $5,580 | $465 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,440 | $620 |
Columbia County against Oregon and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 0.74% | $3,137 | $421,600 | $87,458 |
| 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County?
The effective rate is 0.74%: a median $3,137 a year on a median $421,600 home. That's the 11th highest of the 18 Oregon counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Columbia County?
About $2,976 a year, $248 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Columbia County compare with the rest of Oregon?
Its rate is below the state's 0.81%. Across Oregon, covered counties range from 0.52% to 0.96%.
How do I lower my Columbia 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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