Jefferson County Tax, 66 SE D St, Ste E, Madras, OR 97741, US

The Jefferson County Assessor in Madras, OR is responsible for identifying and assigning values and property taxes to all taxable properties within the county, including residential, commercial, industrial, farm forest land, manufactured structures, and business personal property. They also administer programs such as special assessments, senior deferral, veteran and active-duty military exemptions, and various other property tax exemptions, while maintaining maps, property information, and ownership records. The Assessor's office plays a crucial role in funding public services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, providing a financing mechanism for cities, schools, fire departments, road districts, libraries, and county government. They review taxing district budgets, compute tax rates, ensure uniform distribution of tax levies, and implement new laws and ordinances related to Assessment and Taxation. The tax year runs from July 1st to June 30th, with property values assessed as of the preceding January 1st.Generated from the website