Oregon law allows for reduced property taxes for farmland, forestland, and some natural spaces. But, you must apply.
Farmland
Assessment of Farmland in an Exclusive Farm-Use Zone
Assessment of Farmland Not in an Exclusive Farm-Use Zone
Forestland
Special Assessment Programs for Forestland
Information on the Small Tract Forestland program
More information about forestland assessment and taxation
Wildlife habitat
Application for Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management Special Assessment
More information about the Wildlife Habitat program
Riparian zones (stream banks)
Application for Property Tax Exemption - Riparian Lands
More information about the Riparian Zone program
Conservation easements
Application for Conservation Easement Special Assessment
If you have questions, you can contact our office at (503) 846-8826
Calculation of deferred taxes
If you would like to know what the estimated deferred taxes would be if land currently under farm or forest deferral were to be disqualified, please submit the form below along with a check for the $70 fee per Map&Tax Lot or acreage designation.
NOTICE:
Washington County's supervisory authority, The Department of Revenue, has implemented Oregon Administrative Rule (150-308-1500) which has changed the process by which deferred tax calculations are generated. This change is effective as of 8/15/18.