Sherman County Oregon

Board of County Commissioners

The Sherman County Board of Commissioners sets policy and manages the business affairs of the county, including apportioning and levying taxes, and overseeing the organization and budgeting of all county programs. Called a “County Court” to reflect historical responsibilities of the office, the Chairman of the Board is the County Judge who handles juvenile and probate court matters.

The County Court meets in the Circuit Court Room at the Courthouse to conduct the business of the County on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. All meetings are open to the public.

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Residential Solar Program

Sherman County Wants to Help You Install Solar on Your Home!

Sherman County is working on a loan program to promote the deployment of solar electric and hot water systems on homes in the County. Mirrored after Pendleton’s successful program, the no-interest, short-term loans will be offered at amounts to match what a property owner could receive in state and federal tax credits in 2012 and would finance the gap between the last payment to the contractor and when one would be receiving their tax credits.

Loans would be available for both Pacific Power and Wasco Electric customers and for both solar electric and/ or solar water heating systems.

Payments are due in approximation of when the tax credits would be repayed: over four years for electric systems and in just one year for water heating systems. To guarantee the repayment of the loans, a lien would be placed on the house. Only Sherman County property owners are eligible to apply. Loans would have a small, one-time service fee and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Loan amounts are set such that the property owner would also need to contribute their own funds for the system. Click here to view a pdf showing a breakdown of the average system costs, tax credits and out-of-pocket expenses.

The County will be giving presentations about the Basics of Going Solar in spring 2012 and will also be working with solar contractors to help you determine if solar is right for you and your property.

If you would be interested in learning more about this program, or to sign up today, contact Jessica Metta at 541-296-2266 or Jessica@mcedd.org. The County is seeking soft commitments from interested property owners before developing the final details of the program. Please contact Jessica by February 20.

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Sherman County Court
P.O. Box 365 / 500 Court Street
Moro, OR 97039
(541) 565-3416
(541) 565-3312 - Fax

County Judge
Gary Thompson
(541) 565-3416

Commissioner
Steve Burnet

Commissioner
Michael Smith

Administrative Assistant
Melva Thomas
(541) 565-3416

Forms

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