OAR 150-307-0200: Property of Exempt Entities Leased to Other Exempt Entities

(1) For purposes of ORS 307.166, a lease or other agreement means any written document that communicates the terms and conditions of tenancy. A verbal agreement will not qualify in an exemption claim. (2) Public body property which is leased or used by another public body is exempt from property taxes when the property is used by the lessee for a qualifying exempt purpose on July 1 of the assessment year to be exempted. The public body granting possession and use of their property must provide notice of the lease or other agreement to the assessor after entering the agreement. If requested by the assessor, a copy of the lease or other agreement must be provided. (3) When public body property is subsequently leased to another entity other than a public body whose property is exempt from taxation, filing a timely application for a property tax exemption is required. (4) When property of entities that are not public bodies but whose property is exempt from taxation is leased to a public body, an application for a property tax exemption is also required. (5) When application is required, late filing is permitted. Payment of the late filing fee must be submitted with the application. The late filing fee cannot be excused or waived.