Polk County Oregon Assessor's Office

12/09/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season filled with Love, Joy, and Peace. ❤️

10/31/2025

Remember to come by between 3:00 and 5:00 PM for Candy at the Courthouse!

09/11/2025

Meet the Polk County Assessor Team!

Top row, left to right:
Peggy-Appraiser, Becki-Appraiser, Mike-Appraiser, Valerie-Assessor, Sara-Chief Appraiser, Lindsey-Personal Property Specialist, Logan-Part-time scanning technician

Bottom row, left to right:
Amy-Cartography/Deeds, Beth-Assessment/Farm Specialist, Zachary-Cartography, DD-Assessment/Exemptions Specialist, Christi-Lead Cartographer, Geoff-Appraiser

08/12/2025

Today the Board of Commissioners awarded our very own Christi with the STAR award. This award is given to outstanding employees in recognition and thanks of not only the quality of their work but for the strength of their integrity and character. Christi’s commitment to quality work and customer service is one of the best I’ve seen, but also it’s her KINDNESS that inspires me to be better myself. We are so lucky to have you on our team!

07/09/2025

We are hiring for a Part-Time, Temporary position. Willing to accommodate your schedule as long as it is between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday thru Friday.

05/20/2025

We are hiring! If you know an appraiser looking for full time work with benefits, please tell them about this opportunity. Click here for more information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/polkcoor?

10/31/2024

What are the responsibilities of the Assessor's Office?

Did you know that the Assessor's Office is comprised of 3 sections? Cartography, Records, and Appraisal.

Cartography maintains the county maps by processing partition plats and lot line adjustments as well as updating ownership when deeds record. Cartography works closely with the public by researching deeds, ownership and verifying legal descriptions.

Our front office staff process the exemptions programs, assists the Chief Appraiser with the farm and forest special assessments, and processes Business Personal Property. They are also our first line of defense when it comes to answering the phone and helping at the counter. They do a great job helping where they can, and deciphering your needs to get the right person to help you.

Appraisal is responsible for visiting properties that take out permits for construction, reappraisal, sale reviews, and perform studies to determine local cost modifiers and trends to apply to our values. During Tax Season they are in the office to assist the public with valuation questions and perform an informal value review. If we can't come to a resolution, we recommend a formal appeal to PVAB (used to be BOPTA). The Oregon Property Tax system is very complex and complicated. We spend a lot of time educating the public by explaining Measure 5 and Measure 50 and how that impacts them.

Once values are complete, tax rates are calculated, and taxes are imposed and certified, the Assessor hands off the tax roll to the Tax Office who is responsible for the printing of tax statements and the collection of property tax. The Assessor's office does not take in any property tax payments. Tax payments are handled only by the Tax Office.

This is a very high level overview of our responsibilities. Of course there is much more that goes into the work that we do. Our office has just 12 employees, including myself, the Assessor, to accomplish all of this every year. Every single person in my office works hard and takes pride in providing quality customer service - going the extra mile to ensure that everyone is heard and treated respectfully.

I hope this helps you understand a little more on the work that we do. We are here to serve you and look forward to meeting with you. If you are in the Courthouse, be sure to stop and say hi or wave as you walk by!

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10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from your Marvel-ous team in the Assessor's Office!