Nonprofit Exemptions

Oregon laws provide property tax exemptions for property owned or leased by qualifying nonprofit organizations.

Eligibility

The most common types of qualifying organizations are:

• Religious
• Fraternal
• Literary
• Benevolent
• Charitable
• Scientific

There are specific eligibility requirements for each type of organization. For more information, see the Department of Revenue publication Property Tax Exemptions for Specified Organizations.

Deadlines

The exemption is not automatic. An application must be filed with the Assessor between January 1st and April 1st for the tax year beginning July 1st.

For property acquired after March 1st and before July 1st, an application must be filed within 30 days of acquisition.

You can submit your application along with the required documentation to: dart.special.programs@multco.us

Or mail to:
Multnomah County Assessment, Recording & Taxation
PO Box 2716
Portland, OR 97208-2716