Medford property tax: where it goes
A Medford house pays 1.481% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $241,273 of value before exemptions, that's about $3,574 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value (AV), the lesser of real market value (RMV) or maximum assessed value (MAV).
Jackson County mailed its 2026-27 tax statements on October 16, 2026, but had not yet posted the 2026-27 tax rate sheet or code area totals when this was checked on October 21, 2026, so the 2025-26 rates and roll are used.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $241,273 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County (incl. ECSO bonds, 4-H extension, vector control, RVTD and its local levy, soil & water, library district) | 0.3118% | $752 |
| City of Medford | 0.5295% | $1,278 |
| Medford School District 549C (incl. bond) (schools) | 0.5491% | $1,325 |
| Rogue Community College (RCC, incl. bond) (schools) | 0.0557% | $134 |
| Education Service District (ESD) (schools) | 0.0352% | $85 |
| Total | 1.481% | $3,574 |
2025-26 tax year, Jackson County code area 4901 (City of Medford).
Ways to pay less
- Pay the property tax in full by the November 15 due date. Paying the full year by November 15 takes 3% off; paying two-thirds takes 2% off. The one-third installment gets no discount. If the 15th falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the due date moves to the next business day. How: Pay Jackson County Taxation online, by mail (postmarked by the due date) or at a county drop box.
- 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: File the application with the county assessor by April 15, or late from April 16 to December 1 with a fee.
- Disabled veterans and surviving spouses: property tax exemption. 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 the claim with the county assessor on or before April 1.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 15 (in 23 days) | Property tax due each year: full payment (3% off), two-thirds (2% off) or the first one-third; moves to the next business day if the 15th is a weekend or legal holiday |
| Feb 15 | Second one-third property tax installment due (next business day if the 15th is a weekend or legal holiday) |
| Apr 1 | Disabled veteran / surviving spouse exemption claims due to the assessor, on or before April 1 preceding the tax year claimed |
| Apr 15 | Senior & disabled property tax deferral applications due to the county assessor (late filing from April 16 to December 1 with a fee) |
| May 15 | Final one-third property tax installment due (next business day if the 15th is a weekend or legal holiday) |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Jackson County Assessor: 2025-26 tax rate sheet
- Jackson County Assessor: 2025 code totals report
- Jackson County Assessor: understanding your property tax statement
- Jackson County Taxation: property tax payment information
- Oregon DOR: Senior and Disabled Property Tax Deferral
- Oregon DOR: Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Exemption (January 2026)
- Jackson County Assessor: tax district names and rates (2023-24 list)
- Jackson County Assessor: 2025-26 Summary of Assessment and Levies (SAL) reports
Checked October 21, 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.