Oregon property tax deferral program sees declining participation despite available funds

A decades-old Oregon program that allows seniors and disabled homeowners to defer property taxes has seen participation drop ...
OPB

Southern Oregon property owners grapple with a shifting insurance market

The Pinehurst Inn sits above Jenny Creek on a sharp bend of Highway 66 in southeast Jackson County. With its rustic log posts, generous wraparound porch, and tidy planter beds, the two-story home is a ...
KOIN 6

Is your Oregon property at risk for wildfires? New map shows potential impact

Editor’s Note: The Oregon State Forester announced on Aug. 4 that the initial version of the map has been withdrawn. It will be revised after seeking more input from the public. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) ...
KTVZ

Oregon’s property ‘insurer of last resort’ increases coverage limits, hires new executive director

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon FAIR Plan Association board of directors recently approved an increase in coverage limits for personal and commercial dwellings in the face of statewide increased ...
katu

Opinion: Oregon's flawed property tax system is a choice

Often beneath the radar of both community news coverage and state legislators, the property tax system is one of the most significant sources of revenue for over 1,200 local taxing districts in Oregon ...
KTVZ

Oregon property owners get notice of high, extreme risk wildfire classification; public meetings begin

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Forestry is holding a series of community information sessions starting next week in southwest Oregon, with others to follow around the state, as ...
Oregonian

Oregon property tax breaks go largely to Big Tech, with varied results and unintended consequences

Oregon awards hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax breaks every year, incentives that go overwhelmingly to large tech companies and produce uneven results for the state. Tax incentives for ...
Oregon Business

Oregon Property Owners Should Beware of New Law on Contractor Wage Liability

Would you like to pay three times for the same work? If you are a property owner entering into a construction contract with a contractor, you may be required to do just that. Senate Bill 426, passed ...
OPB

Growing Oregon: When property owners fought back — and almost won

This summer, OPB launched a special project: Growing Oregon. It’s a deep dive into the history of Oregon’s unique approach to managing its land and the impact that the growth system has on all of our ...
Oregonian

Study: Oregon's weird property tax laws create winners and losers, affect housing market

a new study commissioned by the League of Oregon Cities and conducted by the Northwest Economic Research Center. Oregon's quirky property tax rules don't just unevenly discount tax bills, they also ...
KGW8

Oregon mailing $10 million in checks to people with unclaimed property

PORTLAND, Ore. — The state of Oregon will send out about $10 million worth of checks this month to people who have unclaimed property from 2021 and 2022, State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Friday.
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Oregon Tax Guide 2025

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding Oregon's tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike. In this guide, we'll explore key components of The ...