Brookings, Curry County, Oregon Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Brookings, Oregon
Median Brookings, Oregon effective property tax rate: 0.41%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Oregon state median of 0.87%.
Median Brookings, Oregon home value: $405,555
Median annual Brookings, Oregon tax bill: $1,703, $697 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Curry calculated?
Property taxes in Brookings, 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 Brookings's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Brookings, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Brookings, Curry County, Oregon Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.41%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,663
$1,543
How Does the Brookings Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Brookings property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Brookings' median effective tax rate of 0.41% — based on actual property records in Curry County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessor uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Brookings' 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 Brookings: rates range from $1703 in 97415 to $1703 in 97415, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Brookings' median effective tax rate is lower than Oregon's 0.87% median and below the national 1.02% median, with a median tax bill that is $697 lower than the state median.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Brookings.
About Brookings Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Brookings, Curry, Oregon
Brookings’s median effective property tax rate of 0.41% is lower than the Oregon state median of 0.87% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Curry 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 Brookings. Homeowners in the 97415 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.41%, while those in the lowest ZIP also pay 0.41%. This spread shows how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Curry County. Understanding which part of Brookings you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Brookings homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before December 31, 2026.
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 Brookings, Curry 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 Brookings'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 Brookings Tax Rate
0.41%
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 Curry County Tax Rate
0.46%
Median Effective Oregon Tax Rate
0.87%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Brookings, Curry County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97415 | 0.27% | 0.34% | 0.41% | 0.51% | 0.58% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brookings, Curry County, Oregon
When examining property taxes in Brookings, 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 Curry County assessment office 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 Curry County, assessment notices are sent in October 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 Brookings is $405,555, with a median tax bill of $1,703. Tax bills range from $905 at the 25th percentile to $3,723 at the 90th percentile, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brookings, Curry County, Oregon
Source: Ownwell
$253,125
$329,340
$405,555
Median Brookings Market Value
$405,555
Median Curry County Market Value
$371,505
Median Oregon Market Value
$450,850
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Brookings, Curry County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97415 | $69,791 | $259,778 | $405,555 | $580,362 | $836,210 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Brookings, Curry County, Oregon
Property tax bills in Brookings are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price. Local taxing authorities apply the property tax rate to that assessed value, which helps determine the final bill. Factors such as the home’s location, any local levies, and changes in assessed value can all affect what a homeowner owes.
With a median home price of $405,555, tax bills can vary widely across the city. The 25th percentile tax bill is $905, while the 75th percentile is $2,590 and the 90th percentile reaches $3,723. The median tax bill in the area is $1,703, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and also below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
For homeowners, this means a property tax bill can rise even if the home is not sold, since assessments and local rates may change over time.
Median Brookings Tax Bill
$1,703
Median Curry County Tax Bill
$1,687
Median Oregon Tax Bill
$3,806
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Brookings, Curry County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97415 | $232 | $905 | $1,703 | $2,590 | $3,723 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | December 31 |
Links | |
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| Curry Tax Assessor | |
| Website | currycountyor-pa.tylerhost.net |