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Habitat for Humanity International
Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
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Give Washington County Real Estate, Skip the Capital Gains
Not every Washington County property is worth the effort of a sale. An aging rental, a vacant lot, or an inherited house can cost more to carry and clean up than it returns at closing. Donating it to a qualified charity ends the expense and creates a charitable deduction in its place.
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Why Donate Property in Washington County?
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Support Causes in Washington County
Proceeds from your gift fund real programs — housing, youth services, food security — operating in and around Washington County.
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Work Only With Vetted 501(c)(3)s
Every organization listed for Washington County is a pre-screened, IRS-qualified public charity equipped to accept real property.
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Close in Weeks, Not Months
A Washington County property can sit listed for a full season before it closes. A charitable transfer typically wraps in weeks once title review is complete.
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Featured Partner
MatchingDonors.com
Turn your property into a second chance at life.
MatchingDonors.com is a 501(c)(3) that connects patients in need of a transplant with living altruistic organ donors — the first organization to facilitate an organ transplant through the internet. Real estate gifts are converted into operating support, helping patients find a match in months instead of years on the national waiting list.
10,000+ patients helped finding a living donor since 2004
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Donate property. Help save a life waiting for a transplant.
Real estate gifts routed to MatchingDonors.com receive prioritized handling — clear title transfer, fair-market-value appraisal, and a deduction letter inside 60 days. Proceeds fund the matching platform that has connected over 15,000 registered donors with patients in need.
10,000+ patients helped finding a living donor since 2004
Request a Property Valuation
See how much impact your property could make.
Choose a Cause Serving Washington County
Vetted 501(c)(3) charities ready to accept real estate proceeds from donors across Washington County and the rest of Oregon.
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EnvironmentThe Nature Conservancy
Protects ecologically important lands and waters across the United States and globally.
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YouthBoys & Girls Clubs of America
Provides mentorship, after-school programs, and safe spaces for young people nationwide.
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Food SecurityFeeding America
The largest U.S. hunger-relief network, sourcing food for 200 member food banks.
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Disaster ReliefAmerican Red Cross
Delivers humanitarian aid, blood donation, and disaster recovery across the country.
Cities & Towns in Washington County
Choose a city in Washington County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
Why Washington County Homeowners Choose Donation Over a Sale
A conventional sale in Washington County is a project: repairs, staging, a listing agent, inspections, and a closing that can slip by weeks. For an inherited or vacant property, the carrying costs stack up the entire time.
A charitable donation collapses that timeline. The receiving charity handles title work and accepts the property as-is, so there is nothing to fix and nothing to show.
From Washington County Property to Philanthropy
A transparent, four-step process ensures a smooth transition from property to philanthropy. (The exact process may differ between organizations, these are the general phases)
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Property Valuation
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your property's market value and suitability for donation.
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Legal & Title Review
Their experts handle title searches, environmental checks, and prepare all necessary transfer paperwork.
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Deed Transfer
The property is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 8283 for tax deduction purposes.
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Fund Distribution
The property is sold and proceeds are distributed to your chosen charity to fund their mission.
Donating Real Estate in Washington County: Common Questions
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
How long does a Washington County real estate donation take? expand_more
Most donations close within a few weeks once title review and the appraisal are complete — considerably faster than a traditional listing in most markets.
Why donate property instead of selling it and donating the cash? expand_more
Selling first triggers capital gains tax and sale costs, shrinking the amount left to give and to deduct. Donating the property directly skips the gain entirely and bases the deduction on full fair market value — usually the more efficient route for appreciated Washington County real estate.
Can I donate more than one Washington County property? expand_more
Yes. There is no limit on the number of properties you can donate. Each gift is appraised and documented separately, and donors with several holdings sometimes give more than one.
Can a business, LLC, or trust donate real estate in Washington County? expand_more
Yes. Property held by a company, partnership, or trust can be donated, though the deduction rules differ from those for individuals. An entity considering a gift should review the specifics with its tax advisor.
Who handles the paperwork and title transfer? expand_more
The receiving charity manages title searches, the deed transfer, and required filings. You provide property details and sign the transfer documents.
Other Counties in Oregon
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