Deschutes County will be mailing more than 114,500 property tax statements this week, and some property owners may notice an increase. This year, voters approved several local taxes that now impact the 2024-2025 tax bill. Additionally, the bond amount can change each year, which also affects the amount.
“The amount you pay depends on both the assessed value of the property and the tax rate for services such as the fire district, schools, city, etc.,” said Deschutes County Assessor Scott Langton. “If you live in Bend, you’re probably going to see an increase of about 8 percent this year.”
Changes that affect 2024-2025 taxes and other tax information will be listed on the statement, but property owners can also find the information online.
Property owners should expect to receive their tax statements by mail or email next week for individuals who have signed up to receive electronic statements. You can also view and compare your annual property tax statements at dial.deschutes.org. If you have not received your tax bill by Thursday, October 31st, please contact the Deschutes County Tax Collector’s Office at (541) 388-6540.
Property tax statements come in two colors: yellow and green. Generally, a yellow statement indicates that your lender has requested a statement. Make sure the lender listed on your statement is correct. It is the property owner’s responsibility to know if the lender will pay taxes. If you have any questions, please contact your lender. A green statement indicates the lender has not requested a statement and the property owner is responsible for paying the bill.
Property owners have three options for paying their taxes.
Get a 3% discount when you pay in full by November 15, 2024. Receive a 2% discount when you pay 2/3 by November 15, 2024. Final payment deadline is May 15, 2025. Pay in 3 installments without discount. The first installment is expected to be paid by November 15, 2024, the second installment by February 18, 2025, and the final installment by May 15, 2025.
Pay your property taxes online, by phone at (866) 871-5856, in person at the Deschutes Services Building, 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend, at the drop box in the Deschutes Services Building, or at 411 SW behind Redmond City Hall. You can. 9th St., bank online bill payment or by mail. If you plan to mail your property tax payment, please allow sufficient time for your payment to arrive. To receive the payment discount, your payment must be picked up at a tax collector’s office or postmarked by November 15th. Postmarks are not applied until the package arrives at a distribution center that is not your local post office.
For an explanation of property tax amounts and the difference between a property’s highest assessed value and its actual market value, please visit www.deschutes.org/assessor.
