Josephine County, OR Property Tax Calculator
Josephine County homeowners pay a median $2,086 a year in property tax, 0.52% of a median $404,300 home: below Oregon's 0.81% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Josephine County by home value, at 0.52%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,032 | $86 |
| $300,000 | $1,548 | $129 |
| $400,000 | $2,064 | $172 |
| $500,000 | $2,580 | $215 |
| $750,000 | $3,870 | $323 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,160 | $430 |
Josephine County against Oregon and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine County | 0.52% | $2,086 | $404,300 | $60,098 |
| 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 Josephine 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 Josephine County?
The effective rate is 0.52%: a median $2,086 a year on a median $404,300 home. That's the 18th highest of the 18 Oregon counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Josephine County?
About $2,064 a year, $172 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Josephine 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 Josephine 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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