Property Tax Exemptions & Tax Deferral
PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAMS
Disabled and Senior Citizens
If you are a disabled or senior citizen, the State of Oregon offers a deferral program allowing qualifying property owners to delay paying property taxes on their residences.
How to File:
If you have any questions or wish to file, you can contact our office at 503-842-3400 and ask for assistance with the Senior Tax Deferral.
Applications due by April 15.
Additional information from the Oregon Department of Revenue
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
Veteran's Exemption
If you are a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran and your primary residence is in Tillamook County, you may be entitled to exempt a portion of your real property's assessed value.
How to File:
If you have questions or need an application, you may contact our office at 503-842-3400 and ask for assistance with the Veteran's Tax Exemption.
Applications due by April 1.
Additional information from the Oregon Department of Revenue
Veteran's Tax Exemption Application
Oregon Active Duty Military Service Member’s Exemption
Oregon National Guard members and military reserve members that served more than 179 days on ordered active duty or deployed under EMAC.
Applications due by August 1.
(tax year: July 1-June 30)
Property owned by Specified Organizations
Property owned or leased by religious, non-profit, fraternal, charitable, and other specified organizations may qualify for tax exemption.
Property owned by Specified Organizations Program Information
Applications:
- Properties owned
- Properties Leased:
- Leased from another exempt entity
- Leased from a taxable entity/owner
Applications due by April 1.
OR
Within 30 days of purchase or entering in a new lease between March 1st and June 30th.
Late filing options are available, a fee is required.
Cancellation of Assessment on Commercial Facilities under Construction
Exemption allowed on properties that have been under construction for more than 1 year for non-manufacturing projects, being built for production of income, is under construction as of January 1, and not in use as of January 1. Construction timeline starts when the foundation begins until the structure is ready for occupancy/use.
Applications due by April 1.
(no late filing option)
Enterprise Zone
An short term tax exemption that is available to manufacturing companies that expand their employment can seek tax exemption for any new buildings or additions made in specific zones. The Tillamook String of Pearls also allows hotel/motel properties to qualify.
General Information:
Business Oregon
Economic Development Council of Tillamook County
Forms and Applications
Applications due by April 1.
