Bend property tax: where it goes
A Bend house pays 1.684% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $295,660 of value before exemptions, that's about $4,979 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, at rates per $1,000 of assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $295,660 |
|---|---|---|
| Deschutes County (county, library, law enforcement, 9-1-1, extension, soil & water) | 0.373% | $1,103 |
| City of Bend (incl. road bonds and fire/EMS local option levy) | 0.3997% | $1,182 |
| Bend urban renewal (Juniper Ridge, Murphy Crossing, Core) | 0.0308% | $91 |
| Bend Park & Recreation District (incl. bond) | 0.1546% | $457 |
| Bend-La Pine Schools (incl. 2013, 2017, 2023 bonds) (schools) | 0.6486% | $1,918 |
| Central Oregon Community College (incl. bond) (schools) | 0.0681% | $201 |
| High Desert ESD (schools) | 0.0094% | $28 |
| Total | 1.684% | $4,979 |
2026-27 tax year, Deschutes County code area 1-001 (City of Bend).
Ways to pay less
- Pay the property tax in full by November 16. Paying the whole year by November 16 takes 3% off; paying two-thirds by then takes 2% off. Installments get no discount. How: Pay online at deschutescounty.gov/tax, by mail, or at 1300 NW Wall St.
- Seniors 62+ and disabled homeowners: property tax deferral. Homeowners 62 or older, or under 62 and receiving federal Social Security Disability, may qualify (income limit). The State of Oregon pays the property taxes; a lien is placed and interest accrues at 6% a year. How: Apply to the Assessor's Office by April 15, 2027; questions: Oregon Department of Revenue, (503) 945-8348.
- Disabled veterans and surviving spouses: property tax exemption. Veterans with a 40% or greater service-connected disability, and surviving spouses who have not remarried, may qualify for a property tax reduction. How: Call (541) 388-6508 for an application; due April 1, 2027.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2027 | 2nd trimester property tax payment due |
| Apr 1, 2027 | Disabled veteran / surviving spouse exemption applications due |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Senior & disabled citizen deferral applications due |
| May 17, 2027 | Final property tax payment due |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Deschutes County 2026-27 Summary of Assessment and Tax Roll
- Deschutes County 2026-27 property tax newsletter
- Deschutes County Tax Office: how to make a payment
Checked October 20, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.