Multnomah County tax sales
Multnomah County runs the Portland area's tax enforcement under Oregon rules: Counties foreclose after 3 years of delinquency and auction surplus property. Right now, 604 (estimated) properties around Portland carry at least one motivation signal, and the tax-delinquent slice is where deadlines are hardest.
The official sale, and the list under it
The controlling schedule, parcel list, deposits and bidding rules for Multnomah County come from the county tax office, published before each sale alongside legal notices. That list is a snapshot: it shrinks daily as owners redeem, and it only exists in sale season.
The year-round version is the delinquency record itself. Owners appear there months before any auction, which is when a private sale can still solve their problem quietly. That is the list below, ranked by how much pressure each owner is under.
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| Rank | Why they would sell | Est. value | Start bid | Under market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auction setTax delinquent 2 yr67% equity | $635,000 | $273,000 | ~45% |
| #2 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 2 yr77% equity | $587,000 | $252,000 | ~45% |
| #3 | Tax delinquent 4 yrVacant 22 mo45% equity | $637,000 | $361,000 | ~41% |
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Multnomah County tax sale FAQ
When is the Multnomah County tax sale?
Multnomah County publishes its sale schedule and parcel list through the county tax office before each sale, and Oregon sales follow the state pattern: Counties foreclose after 3 years of delinquency and auction surplus property. The list shrinks daily as owners redeem, so check the official notice close to the date.
How do Multnomah County tax sales work?
Oregon is a deed state. Counties foreclose after 3 years of delinquency and auction surplus property. The county's pre-sale notices control the exact rules, deposits and bidding format for Multnomah County.
How many tax-delinquent properties are in the Portland area?
Around 604 properties near Portland currently show at least one motivation signal in county records, and tax delinquency is one of the most common. The live list on this page updates daily as records change.
Can I buy Multnomah County tax-delinquent properties before the auction?
Yes, and it is usually the better trade: no bidding war, and the owner solves their tax deadline with a clean sale. LowBaller ranks every tax-delinquent property in the Portland area by pressure and equity, with owner contact available to members.
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Informational summary, not legal or investment advice. The Multnomah County tax office's pre-sale notices control all schedules, formats and rules.