2022 tax statements and certified values are now available on the County Assessor’s website at co.benton.or.us/assessment, and will be mailed out no later than Oct. 25.
Payments are due by November 15, 2022. Property owners who pay in full by Nov. 15 will receive a 3-percent discount. Alternatively, if taxpayers wish to forego the 3-percent discount, they have the option of paying one-third of the total amount due on Nov. 15, followed by one-third payments on Feb. 15, and May 15, 2022. In accordance with ORS 311.505 interest will be charged on any late installment payment, however, beginning this year, any late portion of the first installment payment due on Nov. 15 will not start accruing interest until Dec. 16.
Taxpayers have the option to deposit payments at drop box locations, through postal mail, online, by phone, or visiting the new County Tax Office located on the first floor of the Kalapuya Building located at 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis.
A drive-up drop box is still available at the Sunset building located at 4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis.
In addition to drop box locations, taxpayers may also utilize postal mail to send payments to Benton County Tax Office, P.O. Box 964 Corvallis, Ore., 97339. Payments must be postmarked by November 15 to be considered timely.
Payments can also be made at Oregon State Credit Union branches in Benton County and at the Umpqua Bank in Monroe. Taxpayers making payments at these financial institutions must bring their payment coupons.
Payments can also be made online (follow the steps to pay by credit card, debit card, or electronic check), or by telephone at 1-866-898-2918.
For more information about tax statements, payment or other options, contact the Benton County Tax office at 541-766-6808, or submit an email inquiry.
For more information about property values, contact the Assessment office at 541-766-6855 or email inquiries to BentonAssessment@co.benton.or.us.
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