Josephine County, Oregon property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.52%

Homeowners in Josephine County, Oregon paid a median $2,086 a year in property tax on a median home worth $404,300, an effective rate of about 0.52% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#2 lowest of 36Oregon counties by effective rate

0.81%Oregon statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$2,086
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$404,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.52%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
3.5%
of $60,098 median household income
Owner costs
$1,828/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Josephine County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Josephine County0.52%
Oregon0.81%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Josephine County$2,086
Oregon$3,876
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 0.52% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$774$64
$250,000$1,290$107
$350,000$1,806$150
$500,000$2,580$215

Cities and towns in Josephine County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Grants Pass$2,626$382,6000.69%
Cave Junction$1,637$292,9000.56%
Merlin$2,029$435,0000.47%
New Hope$1,655$437,9000.38%
Selma$1,281$231,5000.55%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Josephine County, Oregon?

Homeowners in Josephine County, Oregon paid a median $2,086 a year in property tax on a median home worth $404,300, an effective rate of about 0.52% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Josephine County?

About $1,548 a year ($129 a month) at the 0.52% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Josephine County property tax high?

It ranks #2 lowest of 36 Oregon counties. The state median effective rate is 0.81% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Josephine County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Josephine County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.