What a Newberg 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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Starts at $252,396 of value before exemptions. Typical use.
- Property tax$4,073
1.614% of $252,396
- Electricity and gas$3,083
784 kWh a month $2,047 · 54 therms $1,035
- Water and sewer$2,825
9 units (CCF) a month on City of Newberg: water $70, sewer $132, stormwater, single-family $19, transportation utility fee, single-family $7, police public safety fee, single-family $5, 9-1-1 communications fee, single-family $3 a month
- Trash$322
35-gallon cart, weekly, $27 a month
- Home insurance$886
Typical premium $886
A typical Newberg house costs about $11,200 a year: $4,070 property tax and charges, $2,820 water and sewer, $320 trash, $3,080 electricity and gas, $890 home insurance. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Rates checked Oct 28, 2026. Insurance: what you enter, or a typical premium until you do. Sources are listed at the bottom.
Ways to pay less
Nothing here applies to every house automatically. These are worth checking:
Pay the property tax in full by November 153% off
Yamhill County gives a 3% discount for paying in full by November 15, or a 2% discount for paying two-thirds of the yearly tax by then.
How: Pay Yamhill County by mail with the envelope provided, by phone or by card or e-check through its payment page.
Seniors and disabled homeowners: property tax deferral
As a disabled or senior homeowner, you can borrow from the State of Oregon to pay your property taxes to the county.
How: File an application with the county assessor by April 15, or late from April 16 to December 1 with a fee.
NW Natural bill discount15% to 85% off
In Oregon, households with income below 60% of the state median income can get 15% to 85% off their monthly gas bills. No proof of income is required to apply.
How: Fill out the one application; no proof of income is required.
Money dates
- Nov 15in 11 daysProperty tax payments due November 15; paying in full by then takes 3% off, paying two-thirds takes 2% off
- Feb 15in 103 daysSecond property tax due date; no statement is mailed for it
- Apr 15Senior & disabled property tax deferral applications due to the county assessor (late filing from April 16 to December 1 with a fee)
- May 15Third property tax due date; no statement is mailed for it
Who serves this house
- Water
- City of Newberg
- City of Newberg single-family residential water, effective January 1, 2026: a $3.98 monthly service charge, a $22.22 monthly meter charge for most residential 3/4" meters and $4.86 per ccf of water used
- Property tax
- 1.61% of value
- 2025-26 tax year, Yamhill County code area 29.0 (City of Newberg)
- Garbage
- WM (Waste Management)
- Private hauler; the City of Newberg does not provide garbage and recycling services
- Sewer
- City of Newberg
- City-run wastewater collection and treatment
- Electricity
- Portland General Electric
- Schedule 7 residential
- Gas
- NW Natural
- Rate Schedule 2, single-family residential
- Schools
- S.D. 29J - Newberg
- Code 29.0 NEWBERG
Your water
- Source
- Water drawn from a natural sand and rock aquifer just south of the Willamette River
- Violations
- In 2025 the city produced over 864 million gallons of drinking water with zero quality violations
Other OR cities
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How these numbers are made
- Gas: NW Natural announced residential rates rise about $6.30 a month at 54 therms from October 31, 2026, but the new Schedule 2 tariff is not yet posted, so the published 2025 rate is used.
- Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
- www.yamhillcounty.gov 2025-2026-District-Consolidated-Tax-Rates-PDF
- www.yamhillcounty.gov 2025-2026-SAL-1b---Measure-5-Values-PDF
- www.census.gov HSG495224
- www.yamhillcounty.gov 2025-2026-SAL-1a---Taxable-Assessed-Value-PDF
- newbergoregon.gov utility_rates.php
- newbergoregon.gov understanding_your_bill.php
- newbergoregon.gov news_detail_T8_R128.php
- www.wmnorthwest.com rates
- newbergoregon.gov garbage_recycling.php
- assets.ctfassets.net 2026-7-8-standard-service-schedules.pdf
- edocs.puc.state.or.us uaa343554028.pdf
- www.nwnatural.com 252ai_2025.pdf?rev=3213cc3dcb06481b829dc077dd2aa13
- www.nwnatural.com or_summary-of-rates_2025a.pdf?rev=003c43caf3f7491e
- nwnatural.com gas-price
- web.archive.org utility-and-service-providers
- apps.oregonlegislature.gov 288590
- www.yamhillcounty.gov Account-Payment-Info
- www.oregon.gov Senior-and-Disabled-Property-Tax-Deferral-Program.
- nwnatural.com billdiscount
How Newberg compares
A typical Newberg house against the 40 Oregon cities we cover, using the same default numbers as the total above.
| Per year | Newberg | Median | Where it falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property tax rate | 1.61% | 1.85% | lower than 33 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover |
| Water | $839 | $626 | higher than 34 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover |
| Sewer and utility-bill fees | $1,986 | $1,088 | higher than 39 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover |
| Trash | $322 | $418 | lower than 32 of the other 37 Oregon cities we cover |
| Electricity and gas | $3,083 | $2,903 | higher than 25 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover |
| Home insurance | $886 | $886 | in the middle of 39 other Oregon cities we cover |
| Total | $11,188 | $10,514 | higher than 25 of the other 39 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: Newberg's property tax rate is 1.61%, lower than 33 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover. The rate adds up every agency on the bill, not only the city.
Ask: "Property tax in Newberg is 1.61%, lower than 33 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover. What should that money pay for first, and would you change anything about how it is set?"
2. Water
The fact: Water here costs about $839 a year at typical use, higher than 34 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover.
Ask: "Water here costs about $839 a year at typical use, higher than 34 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover. What drives that cost, and would you change anything?"
3. Sewer and utility-bill fees
The fact: Sewer and flat utility-bill charges here come to about $1,986 a year, higher than 39 of the other 39 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 $1,986 a year, higher than 39 of the other 39 Oregon cities we cover. What drives that cost, and would you change anything?"
4. Trash
The fact: Trash pickup here costs about $322 a year for the standard cart, lower than 32 of the other 37 Oregon cities we cover. Where trash is billed through the tax bill or a separate hauler, it is not counted here.
Ask: "Trash pickup here costs about $322 a year for the standard cart, lower than 32 of the other 37 Oregon cities we cover. What drives that cost, and would you change anything about the service or the price?"
Common questions about Newberg house costs
What is the property tax rate in Newberg?
About 1.61% of the value before exemptions a year (2025-26 tax year, Yamhill County code area 29.0 (City of Newberg)), plus flat charges on the same bill.
How much is property tax on a $500,000 house in Newberg?
About $8,068 a year on $500,000 of the value before exemptions.
How much is the water bill in Newberg?
About $235 a month for water and sewer at typical use (9 units, or 6,732 gallons a month) on City of Newberg.
How much does trash pickup cost in Newberg?
$27 to $36 a month, depending on the trash cart size (35-gallon cart, weekly, 64-gallon cart, weekly, 96-gallon cart, weekly).
When is property tax due in Newberg?
Nov 15: Property tax payments due November 15; paying in full by then takes 3% off, paying two-thirds takes 2% off Feb 15: Second property tax due date; no statement is mailed for it Apr 15: Senior & disabled property tax deferral applications due to the county assessor (late filing from April 16 to December 1 with a fee)
Can seniors lower their property tax or bills in Newberg?
Yes. Seniors and disabled homeowners: property tax deferral: As a disabled or senior homeowner, you can borrow from the State of Oregon to pay your property taxes to the county.
How much does a house in Newberg cost to run each year?
A typical Newberg house costs about $11,200 a year: $4,070 property tax and charges, $2,820 water and sewer, $320 trash, $3,080 electricity and gas, $890 home insurance. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.