Oregon law allows for reduced property taxes for farms, forestland, and some natural spaces. But, you must apply.
Here's how:
Conservation Easements
Farms
- Assessment of Farmland in an Exclusive Farm-Use Zone
- Assessment of Farmland Not in an Exclusive Farm-Use Zone
Forestland
Special Assessment Programs for Forestland
Information on the Small Tract Forestland program
More information about forestland assessment and taxation
For questions about eastside forestland, contact:
Oregon Department of Forestry, Molalla Division
14995 OR Hwy 211, Molalla OR 97038
503.829.2216
For questions about westside forestland, contact:
Oregon Department of Forestry, Forest Grove Division
801 Gales Creek Rd Forest Grove, OR 97116
503.357.2191
Open Spaces
Riparian Zones (stream banks)
- Application for Property Tax Exemption - Riparian Lands
- More information about the Riparian Zone program