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Recycling & Trash Collection

Waste Management The Dalles Disposal / Waste Connections In a franchise agreement with Sherman County, The Dalles Disposal / Waste Connections provides solid waste disposal, recycling opportunities and manages the Transfer Site on Welk Road. Recycling First Sort: The following can all be placed in the recycling containers together: PAPER - newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk...

Holiday Closures

Thanksgiving Holiday - The County Offices and Courthouse will be closed on Thursday November 23rd, 2017 and Friday November 24th, 2017. Christmas Holiday - The County Offices and Courthouse will be closed on Monday, December 25th, and Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

External Resources – Contacts

Please see Sherman County's new Department and Staff Directory for full and updated contact details for county agencies and government personnel. Below is the archived list of countywide contacts from Sherman County's former website, added here for your convenience. Please note that this may not contain the most-current information. To search within this (or any)...

The Citizen Reporter (12/17)

Local Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) of Sherman County is comprised of the Sherman County sheriff, the district attorney, a state court judge designee, directors of community corrections, the juvenile department, mental health and public health departments, lay citizens, a county commissioner, the director of EMS, a representative of Children and Families, a representative...

What is the Wasco School Events Center (or Wasco Annex)?

The former North Sherman Elementary School facility is now owned by the City of Wasco and known as the Wasco School Events Center. The property, at 903 Barnett Street in Wasco, is now home to the Wasco Community Library. The school's office areas and gym also are available for private business rental and special events. If...

Public Education

Sherman County School District Sherman County School (a Grade School, Junior/Senior High School and athletic complex) are centrally located a mile south of Moro on Highway 97. Sherman County Public/School Library is located at the Sherman Junior/Senior High School. Sherman County School District (541) 565-3500 (541) 565-3319 (FAX) North Central Education Service District North Central...

Is there an Indian Reservation in Sherman County?

The closest reservation is Celilo Village at Horseshoe Falls along the Columbia River, just outside of northern Sherman County in Wasco County. Celilo Village is reportedly Oregon's oldest continuously occupied site. Nearly 4% of the county’s population are native American Indians, Alaskans, and Pacific Islanders, according to U.S. Census data. (See Sherman County History for...

How can I rent to people receiving federal Housing Choice vouchers?

Contact the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority. You'll find details at https://mid-columbiahousingauthority.org/landlord/.

How do I apply for public housing assistance?

The Mid-Columbia Housing Authority gives a preference to “individuals and families who work and/or live in its five county service area” — including Sherman County. Applications are available through the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority’s website. If you have a disability that requires any special materials, services, or assistance, please call (541) 296-5462 to arrange accommodations.

How do I pay my property tax?

You can pay property taxes by mail, by phone, online, or by dropping it by the Sherman County Courthouse. Find payment details on the Tax Collector's "Options for Payment" page. Property owners may appeal the value of their property or penalties assessed for late filing of real or personal property returns. All personal property tax...

Is property line or title information available online?

No, currently Sherman County does not have property information available online. However, you can come by the Sherman County Courthouse between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to get titling, zoning, property line, and other information from the County Clerk’s Office or the Assessor’s Office.

What if I can’t afford rent?

Sherman County residents can apply for housing assistance through the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority.

Do you take people into Portland or Bend for medical appointments?

Sherman County Ambulance is used for emergencies only where individuals are taken to the nearest hospital. For rides to medical appointments, as well as to many other locations outside the local area, please contact Sherman Transit for scheduling details.

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