Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Clackamas, Oregon
Median Clackamas, Oregon effective property tax rate: 1.11%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Oregon state median of 0.87%.
Median Clackamas, Oregon home value: $510,732
Median annual Clackamas, Oregon tax bill: $5,799, $3,399 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Clackamas calculated?
Property taxes in Clackamas, Oregon are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Clackamas's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Clackamas, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.11%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$5,669
$5,261
How Does the Clackamas Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Clackamas property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Clackamas's median effective tax rate of 1.11% — based on actual property records in Clackamas County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Clackamas's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Clackamas: rates range from 1.11% in 97015 to 1.11% in 97015, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Clackamas.
About Clackamas Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Clackamas, Clackamas, Oregon
Clackamas’s median effective property tax rate of 1.11% is lower than the Oregon state median of 0.87% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Clackamas County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Clackamas. Homeowners in the 97015 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.11%, while those in 97015 pay 1.11%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Clackamas County. Understanding which part of Clackamas you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Clackamas homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the December 31, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Clackamas's effective property tax rate to other cities in Oregon and the median property tax rates in Oregon and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Clackamas Tax Rate
1.11%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Clackamas County Tax Rate
0.96%
Median Effective Oregon Tax Rate
0.87%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97015 | 0.93% | 1.05% | 1.11% | 1.18% | 1.47% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon
When examining property taxes in Clackamas, Oregon, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Clackamas County assessment process estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Clackamas County, assessment notices are sent in the fall each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of October.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Clackamas is $510,732, with a median tax bill of $5,799. The highest median home price is in 97015 at $510,732.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon
Source: Ownwell
$366,069
$727,664
$1,089,258
Median Clackamas Market Value
$510,732
Median Clackamas County Market Value
$563,664
Median Oregon Market Value
$450,850
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97015 | $53,373 | $341,698 | $510,732 | $636,490 | $766,488 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon
Property tax bills in Clackamas are based on the assessed value of a home, not the market price alone. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value, and the final bill reflects the property’s location, taxing districts, and any exemptions or special assessments that may apply. With a median home price of $510,732, homeowners can see very different bills depending on how their property is assessed and which levies are included.
In Clackamas, the median property tax bill is $5,799, which is well above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. That means many homeowners pay more than the typical U.S. homeowner, especially when their home falls into higher-value tax brackets. Bills at the 25th percentile are $3,921, while the 75th percentile reaches $7,069 and the 90th percentile climbs to $8,450. For homeowners, this can have a major impact on monthly housing costs and long-term affordability.
Median Clackamas Tax Bill
$5,799
Median Clackamas County Tax Bill
$5,187
Median Oregon Tax Bill
$3,806
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97015 | $1,020 | $3,921 | $5,799 | $7,069 | $8,450 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | December 31 |
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| Clackamas Tax Assessor | |
| Website | ascendweb.clackamas.us |