Programs and Services
| Department | Summary | Contact | |
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| Adopt-A-Road | Road |
Citizens of Deschutes County can control roadside litter and improve the appearance of Deschutes County's roads through a managed program. |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| County Code | Administration |
The County Code is officially posted ONLINE HERE. |
(541) 388-6623 Phone |
| Elections/Voter Registration | Clerk's Office |
The Clerk's Office plans, coordinates and conducts all elections in Deschutes County. It ensures that elections are conducted according.... |
Recording/Marriages/Passports |
| Legal Counsel | Administration |
The Deschutes County Legal Department is the provider of legal services to County elected and appointed officials, County departments, various boards (e.g., Fair Board, Dog Board) and Commissions (e.g., the Planning Commission). |
(541) 388-6623 Phone |
| Marriage Licenses/Domestic Partnerships | Clerk's Office |
Marriage license applications can be purchased from Deschutes County Clerk's Office. You can complete the Marriage License application form online before coming to the office.
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Recording/Marriages/Passports |
| Media Relations/Public Affairs & Communications | Administration |
Connect with Deschutes CountyLearn about the services you can use, and tell us how we can serve you better |
(541) 388-6570 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 368.326 to 368.366 provide the legal procedure for Oregon counties to vacate public roads, public property, or other public property interest under their jurisdiction. Vacation of public road rights-of-way or appurtenant public easements (i.e., slope easements) under Deschutes County jurisdiction are administered by the Deschutes County Road Department. Generally, the procedure is used to vacate public road rights-of-way that are no longer required for public use upon request from one or more abutting or underlying property owners. |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
Deschutes County Road Department, in cooperation with Deschutes County Community Development Department and other local partner organizations, participates in transportation planning efforts across the entire County public transportation network. Please use the links on the menu to the left for more information. Federal Partner Agency Links |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
Deschutes County Road Department is actively working with local, state and federal agency partners on the delivery of multi-jurisdictional transportation improvement projects. For information regarding these projects, please select from the partner agency project links below: |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
To access the Virtual Open House in English, click here Para ver esta página en español, por favor haga, clic aquí |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
The roads in Deschutes County are maintained with funds from state motor vehicle revenue (gas tax, vehicle registration, and truck tax) and federal forest receipts from timber sales in the Deschutes National Forest. |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
The Deschutes County Transportation System Plan (TSP) is a long-range plan that identifies improvements to the County's transportation facilities and services to accommodate projected population and employment growth within the County over 20-year period. 2010-2030 Transportation System Plan (Current)The 2010-2030 Transportation System Plan was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on August 6, 2012.
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(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
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(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
Transportation system development charges (SDC) are a one-time assessment placed on land developments that will generate traffic on the County road system. SDCs are used to fund road improvement projects as determined by the County’s SDC methodology detailed in the County Transportation System Plan and Board of County Commissioner’s Resolution No. 2013-020. |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road & Bridge Maintenance | Road |
Please use the links on the menu to the left for more information. |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road Mapping/GIS | Road |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
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| Road Oversized Load & Utility Permits | Road |
Concerns regarding speeding vehicles and speed enforcement on County roads should be reported to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office via the non-emergency dispatch phone number at 541-693-6911. Basic Speed LawsSpeed limits on all public roads in Oregon are set by state law in the Oregon Vehicle Code. Under state law, the statutory speed limits on public roads under Deschutes County’s jurisdiction are as follows: |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road Oversized Load & Utility Permits | Road |
Construction Specifications, Standard Drawings, and Details |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Road Oversized Load & Utility Permits | Road |
Oversized Load, Utility Permits and Road Department Fees |
(541) 388-6581 Phone |
| Technology Consulting | Information Technology |
Our department's primary directive is to fully support Deschutes County's technology needs, and to provide expert guidance and execution for future solutions. |
Deschutes County |
| Veterans' Services | Administration |
We help military veterans and their families get the benefits they've earned |
(541) 385-3214 Phone |
