Property Value Appeals

If you have questions regarding the values on your tax statement, the assessor's staff will be available to discuss the values with you. If you desire, an appraiser will review your appraisal with you and answer any other questions you may have.

After your discussion with the assessor's staff, if you feel the market value shown on your tax statement is too high, we encourage you to file an appeal with the Board of Property Tax Appeals (BOPTA)

The time to file is October 25th through December 31st.
State of Oregon Appeal Form
Petition forms to file your appeal are available from the County Clerk
The Clerk's phone number is 503-655-8662
They are located in the Public Service Building at 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City.
Application for Correction of Maximum Assessed Value Due to Error in Square Footage
ORS 311.234
Application for Proration of Property Taxes Due to Damage by Fire or Act of God /
Application for Reassessment of Values Due to Fire or Act of God
ORS 308.425 and 308.428
Application for Reassessment of Destroyed or Damaged Property
ORS 308.146(6)

You may also contact our office to receive a Petition Form to file your appeal.

If you have additional questions, you may contact our office at 503-655-8671 and ask for assistance with filing an appeal.

If you miss the above deadline, or you disagree with a prior year's value, you may file an appeal with the Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court. Appeal forms may be obtained by calling Oregon Tax Court, Magistrate Division, 503-986-5650. CERTAIN STANDARDS MUST BE MET TO HAVE APPEALS TO THE MAGISTRATE HEARD. All appeal forms are available in the Assessor's Office or download an Information Circular from the State about the appeals process http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/PTD/IC_303_668.shtml.