The TaxLienSimple Index / Oregon
Oregon Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What Oregon statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.
Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026
Statutory note. No investor tax-lien market: the county forecloses, holds the property 2 years, deeds it to itself, then auctions surplus property with no redemption for the buyer.
Remote Investor Snapshot
Verified public-data profile for out-of-area investors — every figure below traces to the cited government source. Blank fields mean the source does not publish that value for this area (we never estimate).
Market & demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Housing market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Property-tax burden
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Natural-hazard risk & safety
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (2023 annual)
Growth & livability signals
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (2023); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (household broadband subscription; FCC availability not yet integrated); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (educational attainment — school-quality proxy; NCES ratings not yet integrated)
Risk & opportunity flags
Source: U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund / IRS designated Opportunity Zones; U.S. EPA (SEMS National Priorities List; ACRES Brownfields)
Counties we track in Oregon
| # | County | TaxLienSimple Index | Live parcels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multnomah County | D 41 | 19 |
| 2 | Josephine County | D 40 | 6 |
| 3 | Deschutes County | D 40 | 2 |
Oregon tax sale — FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Oregon?
Oregon scores 39/100 (Tier D), ranked #43 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
How does redemption and return work in Oregon?
none — county acquires and sells the property outright Redemption period: none for a buyer (the owner's 2-year redemption runs against the county before it takes deed). No investor tax-lien market: the county forecloses, holds the property 2 years, deeds it to itself, then auctions surplus property with no redemption for the buyer.
What is Oregon's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
none — county acquires and sells the property outright No investor tax-lien market: the county forecloses, holds the property 2 years, deeds it to itself, then auctions surplus property with no redemption for the buyer.
What is the bid method for Oregon tax sales?
Oregon uses a highest bid (deed) method for its tax deed sales.
Does Oregon use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
Oregon uses a tax deed system. No investor tax-lien market: the county forecloses, holds the property 2 years, deeds it to itself, then auctions surplus property with no redemption for the buyer.
See the actual parcels in Oregon
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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