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Oregon property data

Oregon keeps its land records county by county, all 36 of them, each with its own systems. Here's what's public, what's hard to get, and what Deedplat puts on one map.

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What you can get in Oregon

Oregon makes most property records public, including what each property sold for. The catch is that every county keeps them differently.

Public everywhere

Every county has these, and Deedplat loads them all.

  • Owners and mailing addressesFrom the county Assessor
  • Sale pricesState law requires every deed to state the true price paid in dollars, and county clerks will not record a deed without it, so sale prices are public.
  • Deeds and mortgagesCounty Clerk in each county
  • Assessed valuesReal market value is updated every year, but under Measure 50 the taxable assessed value can generally rise only 3% a year.
  • Tax sale listsRun county by county
  • Foreclosure filings and salesCourt filings or recorded notices, depending on the route
  • Lot linesCounty parcel maps

Depends on the town

Cities keep building permits, code violations and rental registration records (Portland has its own rental registration), and the Oregon Public Records Law covers them.

  • Code violations and condemnations
  • Building permits
  • Rental registration and inspections
  • Zoning maps and ordinances
  • Water and sewer liens

Not public

What no office will hand over, so you know where the line is.

  • Owner phone numbers and emails
  • Rents and leases
  • Active listingsThose live in the MLS
  • Mortgage balancesThe original loan amount is recorded; what's left is not

How property changes hands here

Distressed property reaches the market through a few channels, and they differ by county.

Tax sales

Oregon does not sell tax liens. After taxes are three years delinquent the county forecloses in court, the owner gets two more years to redeem by paying the taxes plus a 5% penalty, and then the property is deeded to the county. Under a 2025 law, counties must market tax-foreclosed homes through a real estate agent, sell other property at public auction, and return surplus money to former owners through the State Treasury.

Foreclosure, two ways

Most lenders foreclose under a trust deed without going to court, giving at least 120 days notice before a public trustee's sale. There is no right to redeem after a trustee's sale, and owners of homes usually must be offered a mediation meeting first.

Land banks

Oregon law since 2015 lets local governments form land bank authorities, but only to acquire and clean up brownfield (contaminated) properties.

Transfer tax

Oregon's constitution bars new real estate transfer taxes, so there is no state transfer tax; Washington County's transfer tax, which was in place before the ban, is the only one.

Worth knowing

Measure 50 caps growth in assessed value at about 3% a year, and the cap does not reset when a property sells. A buyer usually keeps the seller's tax base.

Worth knowing

Tax foreclosure in Oregon takes about six years from first delinquency to county deed, so tax-delinquent property rarely changes hands quickly.

Every county in Oregon

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Questions

Are property sale prices public in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon law requires every deed to state the true price paid, and county clerks will not record a deed without it.

How do tax sales work in Oregon?

Oregon does not sell tax liens. After three years of unpaid taxes the county forecloses, the owner gets two more years to pay, and then the county takes the deed. Under a 2025 law, homes are listed with a real estate agent, other property is auctioned, and former owners can claim the surplus.

Where are deeds and mortgages recorded in Oregon?

With the County Clerk in the county where the property sits. Most Oregon loans use a trust deed rather than a mortgage.

How often are Oregon properties reassessed?

Every year. The County Assessor updates real market value annually, but under Measure 50 the assessed value used for taxes can generally rise only 3% a year.

Is foreclosure judicial in Oregon?

Usually not. Most lenders use a trustee's sale under a trust deed, with at least 120 days notice and no right to buy the property back after the sale. Lenders can also foreclose in court.

Can I get records Deedplat doesn't have?

Yes. The Oregon Public Records Law lets anyone request records from counties, cities and state agencies, like permits, code violations and rental registrations. We file those requests for you, clean up the results and add them to your map.

Sources for this guide

Laws and fees change. We checked these sources in October 2026; confirm with the county before you act.

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