Malheur County Oregon – Malheur County Official Web Site

Welcome to Malheur County

It is the mission of Malheur County to administrate an economically sound local government, while maintaining the highest standards of leadership and service.

Malheur County is located in beautiful Eastern Oregon. It is a place filled with fascinating history, diverse landscape and friendly people. Malheur County is one of Oregon’s best-kept secrets! Located in Oregon’s southeast corner, the county is the state’s second largest. It is 94 percent rangeland, two-thirds of which is controlled by the Federal Bureau of Land Management. Today, irrigated fields in the county’s northeastern corner,

PUBLIC NOTICE – Rate Increase Proposal of 3% for Ontario Sanitary Service/Waste Connections

The Malheur County Court will hold a public hearing to consider a rate increase proposal of 3% for Ontario Sanitary Service/Waste Connections, within the boundaries of Malheur County not to include the City of Ontario, on July 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) at the Malheur County Courthouse, 251 B Street W, Room 106, Vale, Oregon 97918. Interested persons may also participate in the hearing electronically via Go-To Meeting. Login by computer/tablet/smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court Access Code: 299-510-653. Oral comments may be given during the public hearing. Written comments will be received up to and including the date and time of the hearing and may be emailed to kim.ross@malheurco.org. The new rates are proposed to take effect August 1, 2025. The complete Rate Schedule is available for review at Ontario Sanitary Service, 540 SE 9th Avenue, Ontario, Oregon; or at www.malheurco.org.

Click Here for a Copy of This Notice

Click Here for a Copy of The Rate Sheet

BURN BAN ORDERED

Effective June 18th, a BURN BAN for each of the fire districts, as well as the Unincorporated areas of Malheur County will be in effect. Due to a wet spring, our fuels are extra high this year and the threat of causing a major fire event are high. Trash should be hauled off to land-fills during the burn ban and not burned.

Please click the following link for full information. Click here / burn ban information

Notice of hearings before the Malheur County Court – Ordinance Number 237 – Accessory Dwelling Units in the Rural Residential Zone

The Malheur County Court will hold hearings on June 25, 2025 and July 9, 2025 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Malheur County Courthouse, 251 B Street West, Vale, Room 107 or electronically via Go-To Meeting to hear public comments on ordinance number 237 – “In the Matter of an Ordinance Permitting Accessory Dwelling Units in the Rural Residential Zone and Declaring an Emergency”. Login by computer/tablet/smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court Access Code: 299-510-653. Written comments must be received before the final hearing. A copy of the ordinance and more information may be obtained by accessing www.malheurco.org.

To Download a Copy of This Notice – Click Here

To Download a Copy of The ADU ordinance – Click Here

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The Malheur County Court will meet on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Malheur County Courthouse, Room #106, Vale to adopt the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m.

To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court

You can also dial in using your phone:
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129

Access Code: 299-510-653

2025- 2026 Malheur County

2025-2026 Ambulance Service

2025-2026 Tax Services

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE MALHEUR COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE

The Malheur County Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Malheur County Courthouse, Room #106, Vale to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. each day.

The meeting is a public meeting and deliberations of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may participate in the meeting and discuss the proposed budget with the Budget Committee.

To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court

You can also dial in using your phone:
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129

Access Code: 299-510-653

2025- 2026 Malheur County Proposed Budget

2025-2026 Ambulance Service Proposed Budget

2025-2026 Tax Services Proposed Budget

Click Here for PDF of Notice

Click Here for Budget Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY MALHEUR COUNTY COURT REMAND HEARING ON LUBA APPEAL – In The Matter of Hastings et al. (Petitioners) vs. Malheur County (Respondent), and Darren Lee (Intervenor-Respondent).

A public hearing will be held by the Malheur County Court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (MST) in room #107, Malheur County Courthouse, 251 B. Street West, Vale, Oregon 97918; with an option for virtual participation at the following link: https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court.

Please Click Here for PDF for full notice of public hearing

Please Click Here for Staff Report

Meeting of the Malheur County Compensation Board

There will be a meeting of the Malheur County Compensation Board on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Malheur County Courthouse Clerks Conference Room at 10am where the compensation of the Malheur County Elected Officials for fiscal year 2025-2026 will be discussed.

NEW THE COUNTY NOW HAS A PAYMENT DROP BOX

THE COUNTY NOW HAS A DRIVE-UP PAYMENT DROP BOX, ENTRANCE IS OFF OF “C” STREET WEST. PLEASE DO NOT PUT CASH IN DROP BOX.

The Malheur County drive-up drop box is available for:

Clerk/Recording Office

DO NOT PLACE PAYMENTS TO ANY OTHER DEPARTMENT IN THIS BOX

DO NOT PLACE VOTING BALLOTS IN THIS BOX (THE OFFICIAL BALLOT BOX HAS BEEN MOVED AND IS TO THE IMMEDIATE RIGHT OF THE PAYMENT DROP BOX)

If you are placing payment or paperwork in the drop box, please indicate with an account number or the department it is pertaining to.

The drop box is located behind the Courthouse on the corner of C Street and Bryant Street, entrance is off of C street.

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