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Are there any senior living communities in Sherman County?

Sagewind Manor is a senior independent living facility in Moro, owned and operated by Mid-Columbia Housing Authority/Cascade Housing Authority. The manor has 12 one-bedroom apartments with air-conditioning, laundry hookup, private patio, and outside storage. Rent includes sewer, water, and garbage services. Call (541) 442-5526 or (541) 296-3397 for details. (For in-person assistance, the Site Manager...

Is ongoing maintenance considered an Exception event?

General ongoing maintenance and repair — such as replacing a roof with a new roof made with the same quality materials as the original roof — do not qualify as Exception events. Therefore, you will not be penalized with an increased assessed value as a result of standard good maintenance.

I recently bought my house and have not done any work to it. Why was Exception value added?

Property values and taxes on real property are tied to the property, not the owner. The previous owner may have done work to the property that was discovered at the time of sale.

What is a property tax “exception event”?

Ballot Measure 50 limits Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) increases to 3% per year except under certain circumstances including, but not limited to: New construction/additions of more than $10,000 in one year or $25,000 over 5 years Remodel or significant rehabilitation of more than $10,000 in one year or $25,000 over 5 years Partitioning or subdivision...

Why is there an appraiser at my house?

Appraisers might visit your property to verify the terms and conditions of a recent sale; verify and/or update the property characteristics; appraise new construction; appraise remodels and additions; and appraise property for removal of exemptions or adjudications from prior appeals. Generally, appraisers will leave a business card on the front door. If you have received a...

How is my Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) determined?

Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) was established by Ballot Measure 50 for the 1997-1998 tax year. MAV is the greater of 103% of the prior year's assessed value (AV), or 100 percent of the prior year's MAV, whichever is greater. MAV’s for properties that existed prior to 1995 were set based on the 1995-1996 Real Market...

Why did my Assessed Value increase so much?

Your Assessed Value (AV) can increase for two reasons: An Exception Event Or if your previous year’s Real Market Value was lower than your Maximum Assessed Value and now your Real Market Value is more than your Maximum Assessed value. If so, you may see a jump in your Assessed Value, depending on how low...

How is my Real Market Value (RMV) determined?

Real Market Value (RMV) is typically the price your property would sell for in a transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller on January 1, the assessment date for the tax year. To estimate the initial RMV for your property, your county assessor appraises your property using a physical inspection and a comparison...

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.

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