Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Roseburg, Oregon
Median Roseburg, Oregon effective property tax rate: 0.65%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Oregon state median of 0.87%.
Median Roseburg, Oregon home value: $288,186
Median annual Roseburg, Oregon tax bill: $1,921, $479 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Douglas calculated?
Property taxes in Roseburg, 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 Roseburg's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Roseburg, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,873
$1,738
How Does the Roseburg Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Roseburg property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Roseburg's median effective tax rate of 0.65% — based on actual property records in Douglas 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 Roseburg'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 Roseburg: rates range from $1,783.00 in 97470 to $2,033.00 in 97471, 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 Roseburg.
About Roseburg Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon
Roseburg's median effective property tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Oregon state median of 0.87% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Douglas 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 Roseburg. Homeowners in ZIP code 97470 carry a median effective rate of 0.77%, while those in 97471 pay 0.60%. This spread — 0.17 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Douglas County. Understanding which part of Roseburg you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Roseburg homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local 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 Roseburg, Douglas 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 Roseburg'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 ÷ 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 Roseburg Tax Rate
0.65%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Douglas County Tax Rate
0.64%
Median Effective Oregon Tax Rate
0.87%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97470 | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.77% | 0.91% | 1.01% |
| 97471 | 0.41% | 0.51% | 0.60% | 0.86% | 0.96% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon
When examining property taxes in Roseburg, 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 Douglas County assessor 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 Douglas County, assessment notices are sent in the spring 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. The median home price in Roseburg is $288,186, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 97471 has the highest median home price at $318,730.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon
Source: Ownwell
$12,330
$265,909
$519,487
Median Roseburg Market Value
$288,186
Median Douglas County Market Value
$251,110
Median Oregon Market Value
$450,850
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97470 | $14,278 | $116,391 | $245,548 | $389,049 | $569,586 |
| 97471 | $19,174 | $178,618 | $318,730 | $471,380 | $666,678 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon
Property tax bills in Roseburg are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Douglas County and other taxing districts. The bill is based on how the property is valued for tax purposes, not on what a homeowner paid for it, and it can change when the assessed value changes or when local rates are adjusted.
For Roseburg homeowners, the median home price is $288,186, and the median property tax bill is $2,033. That is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, but individual bills can vary widely. In Roseburg, the 25th percentile tax bill is $946, while the 75th percentile is $3,097, and the 90th percentile reaches $4,268.
These differences show how property taxes can affect homeowners unevenly, even within the same city. A higher assessed value or a location with a higher local levy can lead to a larger bill, while lower-valued homes may pay less.
Median Roseburg Tax Bill
$1,921
Median Douglas County Tax Bill
$1,625
Median Oregon Tax Bill
$3,806
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97470 | $125 | $794 | $1,783 | $2,785 | $3,979 |
| 97471 | $98 | $1,047 | $2,033 | $3,270 | $4,427 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | December 31 |
Links | |
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| Douglas Tax Assessor | |
| Website | appraisal.douglascountyor.gov |