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 38 | 19 |
| 2 | Josephine County | D 37 | 6 |
| 3 | Deschutes County | D 37 | 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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