What Color is Your Property Tax Statement? Is it Green or Yellow?
Ever noticed the color of your property tax statement and wondered what it means? Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the significance behind these colors.
Green or Yellow: Here’s What Your Property Tax Statement Color Means
Green Statement:
If your tax statement is green, it indicates that no lender has requested information and the property owner is responsible for paying the bill.
Yellow Statement:
A yellow statement can indicate one of two things:
Senior or Disabled Tax Deferral: If you’re a senior or qualify for disability benefits, you may be part of a tax deferral program. In this case, the Oregon Department of Revenue may pay all or part of your property tax on your behalf.
Lender Payment: In most cases, however, yellow means a lender has requested your tax information, and they will likely be handling the payment through your escrow account.
Essential Information About Your Property Tax Statement
1. How to Obtain Your Tax Statement:
Want a copy of your property tax statement? You can access current-year tax statement details and print copies online at dial.deschutes.org.
2. How to Make Payments:
You have a variety of options to make your tax payments, including:
By Mail: Send your payment with enough time to meet the due date.
Online or Phone: Convenient options to pay from home.
Drop Boxes: Located in Bend and Redmond, the drive-up drop boxes make it easy to drop off payments without waiting in line.
In Person: Visit the Deschutes County Tax Office in Bend if you prefer to pay in person.
3. Payment Deadline - November 15th:
Payments are due by November 15th. Be sure your payment is postmarked by this date to qualify for the early payment discount and avoid late penalties.
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