Wallowa County, OregonProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- On or before October 25, 2026; official Wallowa County tax-payment information states statements are mailed on or before October 25.
- Payment deadline
- For Oregon tax year 2026-27: full payment or 2/3 payment is due November 15, 2026, observed November 16, 2026 because November 15 is Sunday; the remaining 1/3 installment is due February 15, 2027, observed February 16, 2027 because February 15 is a legal holiday; the final 1/3 installment is due May 15, 2027, observed May 17, 2027 because May 15 is Saturday. Full payment receives a 3% discount, 2/3 payment a 2% discount, and installment payments no discount.
- Assessment appeal
- For the 2026 tax year, file with the county Property Value Appeals Board after the 2026 tax statement is mailed and no later than December 31, 2026; if December 31 falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Exemptions & appeals
Exemption filing
Oregon has no general homestead exemption. For the 2026-27 senior/disabled property-tax deferral, file with the county assessor after January 1 and by April 15, 2026; late filing is allowed April 16 through December 1 with a county late fee. Other statutory exemptions can have different deadlines.
Senior relief
Oregon Senior and Disabled Property Tax Deferral: eligible homeowners age 62 or older by April 15, 2026, or qualifying disabled homeowners, with a qualifying principal residence, ownership, income, and other statutory requirements, may defer 2026-27 property taxes. The Oregon Department of Revenue pays the county and records a lien with interest. Apply after January 1 by April 15, 2026, or late April 16–December 1 with a county fee. Official 2026 application: https://www.oregon.gov/dor/forms/FormsPubs/deferral-disabled-senior_490-015-1.pdf
Valuation limits
Oregon Measure 50 / ORS 308.146 generally limits maximum assessed value growth to 3% per year and assessed value cannot exceed real market value; exceptions include new property, improvements, partition/subdivision, changes in use or status, disqualification from exemption or special assessment, and other statutory events. Measure 5 separately limits tax rates based on real market value.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.