The Coos County Assessor’s Office wants you to understand how Oregon’s property tax system works and how the downturn in the real estate market may affect the taxes you pay.

A 45-minute Power Point presentation and a question-and-answer session will answer why property taxes still can rise while the market value of property falls.

Coos County Chief Deputy Assessor/Assessor-elect Adam Colby has scheduled resentations in several locations next month.

North Bend

* Wednesday, Sept. 3: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the North Bend  Council Chambers at City Hall, 835 California St.

Coos Bay

* Thursday, Sept. 4: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Coos Bay Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Central Ave.

* Wednesday, Sept. 24: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Coos Bay City Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Central Ave.

Coquille

* Wednesday, Sept. 10: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Coquille Community Center, 115 N. Birch St.

Lakeside

* Thursday, Sept. 11: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Lakeside Council Chambers at City Hall, 915 North Lake Road.

Myrtle Point

* Wednesday, Sept. 17: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Myrtle Point Public Library meeting room, 435 Fifth St.

Bandon

* Thursday, Sept. 18: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Bandon Council Chamber at Bandon City Hall, 555 U.S. Highway 101.

Powers

* Thursday, Sept. 25: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Powers Community Meeting Room at the Powers Police Station, 427 Second St.

Handouts will be available to participants. For questions regarding content or to schedule a presentation for a group, those interested can call Colby at 396-3121, ext. 272 or e-mail ccaocda@co.coos.or.us.