Oregon delinquent tax lists by county
Short answer: Oregon is a deed state, so a winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. Counties foreclose after 3 years of delinquency and auction surplus property. Each county publishes its own delinquent roll through the County Tax Collector. Below is every Oregon county we cover, with the live count of distressed owners in each.
Counties covered
36
Every one has its own ranked list and county-level rules page.
Flagged owners statewide
14,122
Carrying at least one distress signal in public records, refreshed daily.
Sale type
Deed
The deed transfers at the sale. Whether the former owner can still redeem afterward depends on Oregon law and the kind of sale, so read the county's sale notice before bidding.
Every Oregon county we cover
Sorted largest first. Each county page carries the official list source, the sale rules and the live ranked list of owners under pressure right now.
| County | County seat | Population | Flagged owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Portland | 795,000 | 2,958 |
| Washington County | Hillsboro | 600,000 | 1,416 |
| Clackamas County | Oregon City | 421,000 | 1,030 |
| Lane County | Eugene | 383,000 | 1,659 |
| Marion County | Salem | 348,000 | 1,115 |
| Jackson County | Medford | 224,000 | 601 |
| Deschutes County | Bend | 205,000 | 810 |
| Linn County | 132,474 | 274 | |
| Douglas County | 112,255 | 347 | |
| Yamhill County | 110,886 | 445 | |
| Benton County | 98,899 | 518 | |
| Polk County | 90,549 | 297 | |
| Josephine County | 88,276 | 408 | |
| Umatilla County | 80,491 | 290 | |
| Klamath County | 70,438 | 178 | |
| Coos County | 64,326 | 300 | |
| Columbia County | 54,063 | 230 | |
| Lincoln County | 51,212 | 207 | |
| Clatsop County | 41,043 | 119 | |
| Malheur County | 32,315 | 115 | |
| Crook County | 27,336 | 64 | |
| Tillamook County | 27,264 | 127 | |
| Wasco County | 26,507 | 75 | |
| Union County | 26,058 | 134 | |
| Jefferson County | 25,536 | 64 | |
| Hood River County | 23,764 | 57 | |
| Curry County | 22,774 | 52 | |
| Baker County | 16,750 | 58 | |
| Morrow County | 12,360 | 64 | |
| Lake County | 8,194 | 25 | |
| Wallowa County | 7,522 | 25 | |
| Harney County | 7,402 | 23 | |
| Grant County | 7,093 | 20 | |
| Sherman County | 2,002 | 9 | |
| Gilliam County | 1,971 | 5 | |
| Wheeler County | 1,456 | 3 |
Oregon tax sale rules
| Tax sale system | Oregon is a deed state. A winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. |
|---|---|
| Rate and cadence | Counties foreclose after 3 years of delinquency and auction surplus property. |
| After the tax sale | The deed transfers at the sale. Whether the former owner can still redeem afterward depends on Oregon law and the kind of sale, so read the county's sale notice before bidding. |
| Who publishes the list | The County Tax Collector in each county. |
| Foreclosure path | Non-judicial, typically 4 to 6 months from filing to sale. |
| Deficiency after sale | Barred after residential trustee sales. |
| Local note | A 120 day notice precedes the sale; mediation applies to owner-occupied homes. |
The Oregon delinquency clock
Oregon delinquent tax list FAQ
Is Oregon a tax lien or tax deed state?
Oregon is a deed state. A winning bidder gets the deed itself, so a winning bid transfers ownership of the property. Counties foreclose after 3 years of delinquency and auction surplus property.
Where do I find the Oregon delinquent tax list?
Each county publishes its own list through the County Tax Collector, usually as a PDF before a scheduled sale. Pick your county below for the official source plus the year-round ranked list of distressed owners in that area.
How long does an owner have to redeem in Oregon?
The deed transfers at the sale. Whether the former owner can still redeem afterward depends on Oregon law and the kind of sale, so read the county's sale notice before bidding. That window is the single biggest thing separating a good tax-sale trade from a bad one, because it decides how long your money sits before you can act.
How many tax-delinquent properties are there in Oregon?
Across the 36 Oregon counties we track, roughly 14,122 properties currently carry at least one distress signal in public records, including tax delinquency, foreclosure filings, vacancy and long-distance ownership. The counts refresh daily.
Can I buy Oregon tax-delinquent property before the auction?
Yes. The delinquency appears in the public record months before any sale is scheduled, and during that window the owner can still sell normally. That is the whole opportunity: no bidding war, an inspection is possible, and an owner with equity walks away with money instead of nothing.