Dallas, OR · Updated Oct 2026

What a Dallas home costs each year

Property tax, water, trash and energy from public rates. Look up your address to make it yours, and see how to pay less.

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Example · a Dallas house

$8,121a year · $677 a month

Starts at $200,242 of value before exemptions. Typical use.

Property tax$2,825
1.411% of $200,242
Electricity and gas$2,816
900 kWh a month $1,798 · 53 therms $1,018
Water and sewer$1,594
9 units (CCF) a month on City of Dallas: water $61, sewer $43, stormwater $11, public safety fee (on the monthly city bill) $13, facilities & equipment fee $5 a month
TrashNot included
Republic Services hauler bill, paid separately
Home insurance$886
Typical premium $886

A typical Dallas house costs about $8,100 a year: $2,830 property tax and charges, $1,590 water and sewer, $2,820 electricity and gas, $890 home insurance; trash is billed separately. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.

Rates checked Oct 21, 2026. Insurance: what you enter, or a typical premium until you do. Sources are listed at the bottom.

Ways to pay less

One change saves this house about $288 a year:

Bring water use down to 3 units
$288 a year
Above 3 units a month, City of Dallas charges $4.00 a unit instead of $0.00.
How: Most of the top tier is outdoor watering: fix leaks and water less often in summer.

Worth checking

Pay the property tax in full by November 153% off
Paying in full by November 15 takes 3% off; paying two-thirds by November 15 takes 2% off that payment. Paying in three installments gets no discount.
How: Pay Polk County online, by phone, by mail, or in person at the Tax Office or the drop box in the Courthouse parking lot (fees apply for some methods).
Seniors and disabled homeowners: property tax deferral
If you qualify, the Oregon Department of Revenue pays your county property taxes on November 15 each year. A lien is placed on the property and deferral accounts accrue 6 percent interest yearly. The household income limit for 2026 is $70,000.
How: Apply with the Polk County Assessor by April 15, or late from April 16 to December 1 with a fee; call 503-623-8391.
Disabled veterans and surviving spouses: property tax exemption$27,092 or $32,512 off assessed value
Veterans with disabilities of 40 percent or more, and qualifying surviving spouses or partners, may exempt $27,092 or $32,512 of their homestead's assessed value. The amount increases by 3 percent each year.
How: File with the Polk County Assessor between January 1 and April 1; call 503-623-8391.
Water leak creditUp to 50% of the excess
After a valid repair, the City of Dallas may credit up to 50% of excess water usage caused by a leak, based on an annual average comparison. The usage must be exceptional.
How: Ask the City of Dallas Finance Department about utility billing at (503) 831-3508; a credit needs proof of a valid repair.
Free fall leaf collection
Republic Services collects leaves raked into the street in Dallas on November 7-8 and December 12-13, 2026. Leaf-only drop-off sites are open October 1 to December 31.
How: Rake leaves into the street in long rows at least 18 inches from the curb just before the collection dates; questions to Republic Services at 541.754.0444.
Low-income households: Pacific Power bill discount
Low-income residential customers may qualify for a discount on their monthly Pacific Power bill (Schedule 7, Low Income Discount).
How: Ask Pacific Power about the Schedule 7 Low Income Discount.
Low-income households: NW Natural bill discount15% to 85% off
In Oregon, NW Natural's bill discount program can save 15% to 85% on monthly gas bills for households with income below 60% of the Oregon state median income. No proof of income is required to apply.
How: Apply online, by email or mail, or over the phone.

Money dates

Nov 15in 22 daysLast day for the property tax discount: pay in full for 3% off, or pay 2/3 for 2% off that payment
Dec 31in 68 daysLast day to file a Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB) appeal of your property value (next business day if December 31 falls on a weekend or holiday)
Apr 1Last day to file for property tax exemptions, including the disabled veteran / surviving spouse exemption
Apr 15Senior and disabled property tax deferral applications due to the county assessor (late filing April 16 to December 1 with a fee)

Who serves this house

Water: City of Dallas; City of Dallas, monthly utility bill; February 2026 - January 2027 rates inside city limits: $37.10 a month for 0.75" and 1" meters, which covers 0-3 units, and $4.00 for each additional unit (1 unit = 100 cubic feet, about 750 gallons)
Property tax: 1.41% of value; 2025-26 tax year, Polk County code area 0201 (City of Dallas)
Garbage: Republic Services; Recycling and yard waste picked up weekly; glass in a separate glass-only bin
Sewer: City of Dallas; Monthly residential flat rate on the City utility bill
Electricity: Pacific Power; Residential Schedule 4
Gas: NW Natural; Rate Schedule 2, residential
Schools: Dallas School District 2; Dallas SD 2 and its bond

Pay or manage your bills

Your water

Source: The City of Dallas uses surface water from Rickreall Creek and the Rickreall Watershed
PFAS: PFOA and PFOS were not detected (ND) in the August 19, 2026 sample from the Rickreall Creek entry point
Lead: October 14, 2024 service line inventory: 0 lead and 0 galvanized lines requiring replacement, 3,478 non-lead, 2,646 of unknown material (6,124 reported)
Violations: Recent violations are late or missed reports: corrosion control reporting for August 2026 and the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (returned to compliance September 26, 2025)

How these numbers are made

Property tax: the 2025-26 Polk County billing rates for code area 0201 (City of Dallas), $14.1094 per $1,000 of assessed value, because the 2026-27 tables were not yet posted; Oregon has no homestead exemption. Small district rates the county prints in scientific notation (for example 4.95E-4) are converted with plain division. Dallas urban renewal code areas 0238 and 0239 have the same total; code area 0223 is $14.2163.
The starting assessed value ($200,242) is our estimate: Dallas's Census median home value ($389,100) times code area 0201's real property assessed value divided by its Measure 5 value on the 2025-26 roll ($1,374,684,283 / $2,671,212,447, about 0.51), because the county publishes no median assessed value for Dallas homes. Your own assessed value is on your tax statement.
Water and sewer: the City of Dallas February 2026 - January 2027 residential rates inside city limits for a 0.75" or 1" meter ($37.10 a month including the first 3 units, then $4.00 per unit of 100 cubic feet) and the $42.50 monthly residential sewer flat rate. The City posts no typical household use, so the page starts at 9 units a month.
City utility bill fees: stormwater $11.00 a month (from the May 2026 billing cycle), the public safety fee $13.25 (July 2026 - June 2027) and the Facilities & Equipment Fee $5.00 a month (Resolution No. 3563, from the May 2026 billing cycle; the City's rates page labels it May 2026 - July 2026).
Garbage: Republic Services serves Dallas and bills customers directly. Its rates are set by City Council resolution (the Council held 2026 rates at a 0% increase in February 2026 and took up a mid-year request in June 2026), but no current Dallas cart price list is posted as a readable document, so trash is not counted; add your Republic Services bill.
Electricity: Pacific Power Schedule 4 prices in effect April 1, 2026 (year-round, no seasonal rates), with the 1.5% public purpose charge, system benefits and Energy Trust charges and the BPA credit (applied below 2,000 kWh, as the price summary lists it) folded into the per-kWh price; 900 kWh a month is Pacific Power's Oregon residential average. Gas: NW Natural Rate Schedule 2 effective October 31, 2025, at 53 therms a month, NW Natural's average residential use. Insurance: the 2023 Oregon statewide average homeowners premium.
Not included: under Oregon's rule (OAR 860-022-0040), any City of Dallas franchise fee above 3.5% on Pacific Power and above 3% on NW Natural is billed as a separate line on bills in the city; we could not find Dallas's percentages, so those lines (about $2 a month each if the fees are 5%) are not added.
Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.

Sources

How Dallas compares

A typical Dallas house against the 28 Oregon cities we cover, using the same default numbers as the total above.

Per year	Dallas	Median	Where it falls
Property tax rate	1.41%	1.90%	lower than 26 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover
Water	$733	$609	higher than 18 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover
Sewer and utility-bill fees	$861	$1,050	lower than 22 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover
Electricity and gas	$2,816	$2,868	lower than 17 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover
Home insurance	$886	$886	in the middle of 27 other Oregon cities we cover
Total	$8,121	$10,340	lower than 27 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover

Cities bill differently (some put trash on the tax bill, some cover more services), so a higher number isn't necessarily worse. The property tax rate is compared instead of dollars because house values differ.

Questions to ask your candidates

Each one starts from a number above. Any candidate can answer them.

1. Property tax rate

The fact: Dallas's property tax rate is 1.41%, lower than 26 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover. The rate adds up every agency on the bill, not only the city.

Ask: "Property tax in Dallas is 1.41%, lower than 26 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover. What should that money pay for first, and would you change anything about how it is set?"

2. Sewer and utility-bill fees

The fact: Sewer and flat utility-bill charges here come to about $861 a year, lower than 22 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover. Some cities bill sewer on the property tax bill instead, which is not counted here.

Ask: "Sewer and flat utility-bill charges here cost about $861 a year, lower than 22 of the other 27 Oregon cities we cover. What drives that cost, and would you change anything?"

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Common questions about Dallas house costs

What is the property tax rate in Dallas?

About 1.41% of the value before exemptions a year (2025-26 tax year, Polk County code area 0201 (City of Dallas)), plus flat charges on the same bill.

How much is property tax on a $500,000 house in Dallas?

About $7,055 a year on $500,000 of the value before exemptions.

How much is the water bill in Dallas?

About $133 a month for water and sewer at typical use (9 units, or 6,732 gallons a month) on City of Dallas.

How much does trash pickup cost in Dallas?

Republic Services hauler bill, paid separately

When is property tax due in Dallas?

Apr 15: Senior and disabled property tax deferral applications due to the county assessor (late filing April 16 to December 1 with a fee) May 15: Third trimester property tax payment due

Can seniors lower their property tax or bills in Dallas?

Yes. Seniors and disabled homeowners: property tax deferral: If you qualify, the Oregon Department of Revenue pays your county property taxes on November 15 each year. A lien is placed on the property and deferral accounts accrue 6 percent interest yearly. The household income limit for 2026 is $70,000.

Where can I get help paying utility bills in Dallas?

Low-income households: Pacific Power bill discount: Low-income residential customers may qualify for a discount on their monthly Pacific Power bill (Schedule 7, Low Income Discount). Ask Pacific Power about the Schedule 7 Low Income Discount.

How much does a house in Dallas cost to run each year?

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