Medford Property Tax Quick Facts
- Location
- Medford, Oregon
- Jackson County
- Assessed By
- the Jackson County assessor
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Medford
Check your assessment
Enter your Medford address for a free 60-second check. We compare your assessed value against comparable sales and neighborhood data.
Get your evidence packet
If over-assessed, pay $45 for a complete appeal packet with comparable sales, equity analysis, and pre-filled forms for Jackson County.
File your appeal
Submit your appeal to Jackson County. Our filing guide walks you through every step.
About the Medford Property Market
Medford is a city located in Jackson County, Oregon. Every property inside the Medford city limits is assessed by the Jackson County assessor, which applies Oregon property tax rules uniformly across the county.
Because Medford property values are set at the county level, the same assessment rules apply to homes throughout the city. Homeowners who believe their Medford home is over-assessed have the right to file a appeal directly with Jackson County.
Oregon allows the assessor to defend or adjust the assessed value during a appeal, so Medford homeowners should build a strong evidence-based case before filing — which is exactly what ProtestMax generates for $45.
Medford Property Market Context
Every Medford homeowner operates under Oregon property tax law, and understanding the state context is the first step toward a successful challenge.
Oregon market character
Oregon uses a permanent rate system (Measure 50) that caps annual assessed value increases at 3%. Assessed value is usually well below real market value, but if real market value drops below assessed value, homeowners can petition for relief.
How Oregon handles appeals
Oregon homeowners file a petition with the county Board of Property Tax Appeals (BOPTA), then the Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court. The state is procedurally friendly and evidence-driven.
When to file in Medford
BOPTA petitions are due by December 31 of the year the tax statement is received. This is one of the latest deadlines in the country.
Common Medford Property Types
Medford homeowners typically file protests across these property categories:
Single-family homes
The most common residential type and the dominant protest category.
Condominiums
Common in denser parts of the city and near employment centers.
Townhouses
Attached-home neighborhoods in newer subdivisions.
Small multi-family
Duplexes and 2-4 unit buildings assessed as income property.
Commercial
Retail, office, and small commercial along major corridors.
ProtestMax supports all of the above property types in Medford. Each appealpacket is tailored to the property's classification and uses comparable sales from Medford and surrounding Jackson County neighborhoods.
Medford Property Tax Appeal Questions
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Nearby Cities in Jackson County
These Oregon cities share the same appeal deadline and are assessed by the Jackson County assessor.