Sherman County offers four separate ways to receive housing incentives:
- Rental Housing Development Grant – This grants offers a $10,000-per-unit incentive to people who build new rental units for others in Sherman County to rent. Fill out the Rental Housing Development Application and return to Mid Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), 802 Chenowith Loop rd, The Dalles, OR 97058; or contact Michelle Colby: (541) 296-2266 ext 1006, email: michelle@mcedd.org
- Housing Rehabilitation Grant – This grant offers 20% of projects costs up to $20,000 for the rehabilitation on existing non-owner occupied homes in Sherman County. Fill out the Housing Rehabilitation Application and return to Mid Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), 802 Chenowith Loop rd, The Dalles, OR 97058 or contact Michelle Colby: (541) 296-2266 ext 1006, email: michelle@mcedd.org
- New Housing Construction Grant – This grant offers up to $10,000 per newly constructed dwelling unit in Sherman County to support increased housing production in the County. Fill out the New Housing Construction Application and return to Mid Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), 802 Chenowith Loop Rd., The Dalles, OR 97058 or contact Michelle Colby: (541) 296-2266 ext 1006, email: michelle@mcedd.org
- Housing Property Preparation Grant – This grant offers up to 50% of project cost up to $20,000 for demolition or abatement of dilapidated buildings or lots to prepare for sale or new construction. Fill out the Housing Property Preparation Application and return to Mid Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), 802 Chenowith Loop Rd., The Dalles, OR 97058 or contact Michelle Colby: (541) 296-2266 ext 1006, email: michelle@mcedd.org