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1. When will tax statements be mailed?

• No later than October 25th.

2. How do I find my tax information online?

• Tax information including property tax details, printable statements and printable receipts can now be found online at the following website:

Lincoln County Property Assessment and Tax Data Website

• If you cannot find what you need on the website, you can also call 541-265-4139 or email the Tax Office.

3. How can I get a copy of my tax statement?

• Your tax statement will be mailed out no later than October 25th to the mailing address we have in our records. If your mailing address has changed, please let us know.
• You can access and print copies of tax statements at the following website for no charge:

Lincoln County Property Assessment and Tax Data Website

• Additional statements copies can also be obtained in one of the following ways:
  • Come to the tax office in person and we can provide a copy for $1 (cash or check only)
  • Mail us a self-addressed and postage-paid envelope with a written request indicating the tax account and year you are needing a statement for and a check for $1 for each statement copy you need to 225 W Olive Street Room 205 Newport, OR 97365. We can then mail you a copy of your statement(s).

4. I'm leaving town prior to October 25th, how will I know what to pay?

Tax amounts are available after certification, generally by the middle of October. You can get current balances due in one of the following ways:

• You can get the amounts due from our website and you can review payment options: Lincoln County Property Assessment and Tax Data Website
• You can call our office at 541-265-4139. We will give you the amount due, your account number, and the address to where your payment must be mailed. 
• If you are somewhere other than the mailing address in our system during tax time, you can leave a temporary address with us. Your statement will be pulled and forwarded to you at the temporary address and your mailing address on the tax roll will not be changed.

5. Does my payment need to be in the tax office by November 15th?

• No. Your tax payment must be postmarked by November 15th.
• By Oregon law, payments postmarked after November 15th do not receive discounts. 
• Interest will accrue on the past-due portion.

6. If I am paying in installments, will I get a reminder notice for my 2nd & 3rd installment payment?

• Yes. We will send a reminder notice for both installments.
• 2nd Installment Notices are generally mailed in January.
• 3rd Installment Notices are generally mailed in April.

7. Can I post-date my check?

Lincoln County does not recommend payment by a post-dated check. All checks are processed the same day received.

8. Can I pay my taxes in advance for the next tax year?

• We cannot accept early payment of property taxes (except in very specific cases). 
• If you do not have a balance due, we cannot accept payments and will return payments to you.

9. What does a yellow and green statement mean?

• If your statement is Yellow, it indicates that a mortgage company has requested your tax statement or the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR). 
  • If you believe a lender or the DOR is responsible for paying your taxes, do nothing.
  • If you believe you are responsible for paying the property taxes, please call your mortgage company to confirm prior to making any payments.
  • If a duplicate payment occurs on your account, resulting in an overpayment, the Tax Department will follow an extensive process to ensure the overpayment is returned to the correct party. This can result in an extended delay of a refund.
• If your statement is Green, it indicates the owner's responsibility to pay the property taxes.