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How is my Assessed Value (AV) determined?

Assessed Value (AV) is the lower of last year’s Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) plus 3%, or the current Real Market Value (RMV). This value provides the baseline for your tax-bill calculation.

Is there a First-Time Homebuyer Program available for Sherman County buyers?

There is an Attainable Housing Loan program through Mid-Columbia Economic Development District.

Resident Incentive Application

How does the Resident Incentive Program work?

Residents of Sherman County become eligible for the Resident Incentive Program after they have lived here one year. This one-year residency requirement must be met by the time applications are due, which is August 31 each year. Applicants must apply every year to receive payment. The current payment is $590 per household, per year, and...

Do people really get paid to move to Sherman County?

After a year of residency, those who move to (or remain in) Sherman County are eligible for payments through the Sherman County Resident Incentive Program, established in 2009. The current payment is $590 per household per year and must be applied for each year.

Who can answer my questions about canning and food preservation?

Cindy Brown in the Sherman County Extension Office is a Master Food Preserver; reach her at (541) 565-3230 or cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu. For additional information or to learn about food preservation classes offered in the Mid-Columbia, check out the Wasco County Extension website at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/wasco/family-community-development. Oregon State University’s information on food preservation and the summer “hotlines” for...

How can I get my pressure canner tested?

Cindy Brown or Christian Ayles in the Sherman County Extension Office can inspect and test your pressure canner. Just bring the lid (or the whole unit) anytime the office is open, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, to the OSU Extension Office/Burnet Building, 66365 Lonerock Road, Moro.

Who can answer my questions about landscape or garden plant problems?

Contact a Master Gardener in the Oregon State University Sherman County Extension Office, such as Master Gardener Cindy Brown. Cindy can be reached at (541) 565-3230 or Cindy.Brown@oregonstate.edu. Or contact Michelle Sager of the Master Gardener Program in Wasco County, (541) 565-5494 or Michelle.Sager@oregonstate.edu, and ask about the plant clinic and available resources. Get further...

How can I get my garden soil tested?

Sawyers True Value in The Dalles does soil testing for $25 per sample. The Sherman County Extension Office has the details for taking your soil sample. Soil is tested for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, humus, and soil texture.

How much does it cost to take public transportation?

A suggested donation for the Sherman Transit bus into The Dalles, for shopping or personal business, is $5 round trip. Medicaid and Veteran medical appointments are reimbursed to the county through the State of Oregon, and are therefore free of charge for eligible users. Donations are not necessary for those rides but are always welcome....

Can Sherman County transport someone in a wheelchair?

Yes, Sherman County's Community Transit department owns several ADA-compliant vehicles for safe and comfortable rides for those using wheelchairs. Simply mention your needs when scheduling your trip.

How far in advance must I schedule a bus pickup with Sherman Transit or Gorge TransLink?

Preferably 48 hours. Contact Sherman Transit or Gorge Transit to book your next trip.

How do I travel by mass transit outside of Sherman County?

Gorge TransLink offers fixed routes and schedules from Bend to Portland, connecting with Sherman Transit. To create your schedule call (877) 875-4657 or go to Gorge TransLink online. Meanwhile, Amtrak has a train that runs along the Columbia River and makes a stop at Rufus in northern Sherman County. From there, Amtrak’s rental car partner...

Does the county offer excursion trips?

Sherman County Community Transit has historically provided excursion trips to events and areas of interest as time allows. To coordinate an excursion or express interest in a particular event, call Sherman Transit at (541) 565-3553.

Where will public transportation take me?

Sherman County Community Transit provides public transportation service throughout Sherman County to The Dalles, Portland and other cities for shopping, medical appointments and special events. Sherman County receives Oregon Department of Transportation [ODOT] Special Transportation Fund [STF] dollars and Federal 5310 Capital Funds to provide public transportation for seniors, disabled persons, and others as space...

How do I get transportation to a medical appointment?

Veteran's can receive a ride from Sherman County Transit by calling: 541-565-3553. If you are also receiving Medical coverage through the Oregon Health plan, call 1-877-875-4657 to schedule a ride through Sherman County Transit.

How do I get an event permit?

If your event qualifies as a mass gathering, you must file a Mass Gathering Application with the Planning Department. An event is considered a "mass gathering" in Sherman County if it draws more than 250 people and can "reasonably be expected to continue for more than 24 consecutive hours but less than 120 hours within...

Does the county require a business license?

Sherman County does not require a business license to do business with or within the county. However, the state of Oregon does require business registration, at a cost of $50 biannually. To be compliant, register your business at http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/register.aspx, and select that you intend to also do business from Sherman County. You’ll also want to...

What are zoning restrictions in the county?

Sherman County zoning restrictions are included within the Sherman County Zoning Ordinance.

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