If you are an Assessor, or a member of a local government that is using the Assessor Portal to collect property taxes, then you need to know how to login! The Assessor Portal is a web-based application that makes it easy for you to manage your tax accounts and data.
How to login to the Assessor Portal
If you are new to the Assessor Portal, you will need to first login. To login, go to the home page and click on the “Login” link in the top left corner. You will be prompted for your user name and password. You can also access the Assessor Portal by clicking on the “Assessor Portal” link on the Home Page of their website.
How to search for property assessments
If you're looking to find property assessments in your area, the Assessor Portal is a great way to start. You can search by address, parcel number, or keyword. You can also browse by type of assessment—property, business, special assessment, or deferred assessment. And if you need help finding an assessment that corresponds to your search criteria, the Assessor Portal has a handy search bar at the top of the page.
How to view property assessments
If you are an assessor and would like to view your property assessments, please login below. If you are not currently an assessor, we invite you to become one.
How to appeal a property assessment
If you feel your property assessment was incorrect, there are several ways to appeal the assessment.
You can file an informal appeal with the Assessor’s Office. This is the quickest and easiest way to get a decision on your appeal, but it doesn’t guarantee a different assessment. The Assessor’s Office will send you a letter telling you whether they agree with the assessment or not. If they don’t agree with it, they will need more information from you before they can make a decision. The process can take up to six months, but is usually much faster.
If you want to go through the formal appeals process, you first have to get your objection form signed by the person who owns the property (usually the owner or their authorized agent). You then have to submit that form along with:
-A copy of your property tax bill from last year
-A copy of your property deed
-A list of any changes that have been made to the property since it was last assessed
The Assessor’s Office will review your objection and send you a letter saying whether they agreed with it or not. If
How to submit a comment about an assessment
If you have a comment about an assessment that you submitted, you can login to the Assessor Portal and submit your comment.
How to contact the Assessor’s Office
If you have any questions about your property, or need to report an issue with your property, the Assessor’s Office is here to help. You can contact the office by phone, email, or in person.
The Assessor’s Office operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is closed on state holidays.
To contact the Assessor’s Office by phone, call 541-766-6800 and press 1 for customer service.
To email the Assessor’s Office, send an email to [email protected] with “Contact Us” in the subject line.
You can also visit the office in person during normal business hours. The office is located at 5920 NE Burnside Rd., Suite C1 in east Portland.
Conclusion
Assessor Portal is the new way to manage your property tax payments. This article will show you how to login and start managing your taxes.