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What is a “tax statement”?

The Sherman County Tax Office sends out four distinctly different property tax statements — real, personal, manufactured structures, and utility — in late October of each year representing taxes for the current tax year, July 1 through June 30.

How do I change the address where my property tax statements are mailed?

There is a change of address form located on the back of the return portion of your statement.  Simply fill this out and return with your payment. If you have yet to receive your tax statement, simply contact the Finance Director to update your address information.

Why is my property tax statement green?

If your property tax statement is green, it simply means that no mortgage company has requested your tax statement.  If you have recently refinanced or changed lenders, your mortgage company may not have requested your tax statements. The property owner is responsible for making sure that property taxes are paid. If you are not sure...

Why is my property tax statement yellow?

If your property tax statement is yellow, it means either a mortgage company or the Disabled and Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program is paying your property tax for you. This statement is for your records.

Why do I have different colored property tax statements?

If your property tax statement is yellow, it means that a mortgage company has requested your tax statement.  Seniors taking part in the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program also receive a yellow tax statement.  If your mortgage company or the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program pays your property taxes for you, then this...

How can I make property tax payments?

You can pay by mail, at the Courthouse, by telephone, or online. There's a "convenience fee" — levied by our secure-payment processor — for the latter two options. See our "Options for Payment" page for specifics.

Do I have to pay interest on overdue property tax?

Interest is charged on any past due installment(s) for the schedule you are following. By Oregon law (ORS 311.505), the interest rate is 1.333% per month or fraction of a month until paid.

When is my property tax payment due?

Property taxes may be paid in installments using one of the following schedules: Full payment — Pay the “Full Payment” amount on or before November 15 and receive a 3% discount. Two-third payment — Pay the “2/3 Payment” amount on or before November 15 and receive a 2% discount. The final one-third payment is due by May...

When will I receive my property tax statements?

Tax statements are mailed on or before October 25, to each property owner in the county. If you do not receive your statement by November 1, please call the Tax Department at (541) 565-3623.

Are there any senior living communities in Sherman County?

Sagewind Manor is a senior independent living facility in Moro, owned and operated by Mid-Columbia Housing Authority/Cascade Housing Authority. The manor has 12 one-bedroom apartments with air-conditioning, laundry hookup, private patio, and outside storage. Rent includes sewer, water, and garbage services. Call (541) 442-5526 or (541) 296-3397 for details. (For in-person assistance, the Site Manager...

Is ongoing maintenance considered an Exception event?

General ongoing maintenance and repair — such as replacing a roof with a new roof made with the same quality materials as the original roof — do not qualify as Exception events. Therefore, you will not be penalized with an increased assessed value as a result of standard good maintenance.

I recently bought my house and have not done any work to it. Why was Exception value added?

Property values and taxes on real property are tied to the property, not the owner. The previous owner may have done work to the property that was discovered at the time of sale.

What is a property tax “exception event”?

Ballot Measure 50 limits Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) increases to 3% per year except under certain circumstances including, but not limited to: New construction/additions of more than $10,000 in one year or $25,000 over 5 years Remodel or significant rehabilitation of more than $10,000 in one year or $25,000 over 5 years Partitioning or subdivision...

Why is there an appraiser at my house?

Appraisers might visit your property to verify the terms and conditions of a recent sale; verify and/or update the property characteristics; appraise new construction; appraise remodels and additions; and appraise property for removal of exemptions or adjudications from prior appeals. Generally, appraisers will leave a business card on the front door. If you have received a...

How is my Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) determined?

Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) was established by Ballot Measure 50 for the 1997-1998 tax year. MAV is the greater of 103% of the prior year's assessed value (AV), or 100 percent of the prior year's MAV, whichever is greater. MAV’s for properties that existed prior to 1995 were set based on the 1995-1996 Real Market...

Why did my Assessed Value increase so much?

Your Assessed Value (AV) can increase for two reasons: An Exception Event Or if your previous year’s Real Market Value was lower than your Maximum Assessed Value and now your Real Market Value is more than your Maximum Assessed value. If so, you may see a jump in your Assessed Value, depending on how low...

How is my Real Market Value (RMV) determined?

Real Market Value (RMV) is typically the price your property would sell for in a transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller on January 1, the assessment date for the tax year. To estimate the initial RMV for your property, your county assessor appraises your property using a physical inspection and a comparison...

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