Programs and Services

Department Summary Contact
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
(541) 388-2719 Fax

Adult Parole and Probation Community Justice

Responsible for the supervision of adult criminal offenders residing in Deschutes County.

(541) 385-3246 Phone
(541) 385-1804 Fax
Contact Form

Alcohol, Drug, Tobacco Treatment Services Health Services

Outpatient treatment services are available adolescents and adults who are residents of Deschutes County. 

HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Health Services Locations
(541) 322-7400 Public Health
(541) 322-7500 Behavioral Health
(541) 317-3114 Environmental Health

(541) 322-7465 Public Health Fax
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Animal Control Sheriff's Office

Animal Control Information in Deschutes County

Phone: (541) 388-6655
Emergency Information Hotline: (541) 550-4850 (24/7 recording)
Non-emergency After Hours:
(541) 693-6911
Adult Jail Phone: (541) 388-6661
Central Oregon Fire Information: (541) 316-7711 (7am-7pm during fire season)

Appraisals Assessor's Office

The Deschutes County Assessor is responsible for identifying all taxable properties within the County and assigning values and property taxes to those properties

HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

General Email -...

Behavioral Health Services Health Services

Behavioral Health helps County residents facing serious mental health and addiction issues. Please contact Behavioral Health at (541) 322-7500 to be directed to the appropriate service.

HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Health Services Locations
(541) 322-7400 Public Health
(541) 322-7500 Behavioral Health
(541) 317-3114 Environmental Health

(541) 322-7465 Public Health Fax
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Birth and Death Certificates (Vital Records) Health Services

Birth and Death Certificates can be ordered at the Health Services Vital Records office for all births and deaths occurring in Deschutes County within the past 6 months.

(541) 322-7498 Phone
(541) 330-4624 Fax

Building Safety Community Development

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Advice on important topics is provided by committees and commissions to county departments and elected officials. Each committee/commission is comprised of community volunteers with expertise in a given field. Meetings are open to the public, which helps facilitate citizen involvement on each issue.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

If you are wanting to build 1 & 2 Family Dwelling, Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) new addition with a bedroom, alteration to an existing home, or building a detached structure click here to learn more about the research that needs to be conducted prior to applying for the building permit.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Here you will learn about what documents you will need to upload with the building permit along with what type of application you need to select.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Learn more about how to apply for an onsite permit for systems that need Repairs.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Instructions on applying for a new septic system.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Follow the link here to learn more about applying for an Onsite Authorization.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Here you will learn about what documents you will need to upload with the building permit along with what type of application you need to select.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

The Division provides construction plan reviews, consultations and inspections to assure compliance with the State Building Code.

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Building Safety Community Development

Visit our Bend Office
Address: 117 NW Lafayette Avenue 
Hours: M, T, Th, F from 8AM - 4PM
and Wednesdays from 9AM - 4PM

Lobby Hours
M - Th
9:00 a.m...

Business Licenses Clerk's Office

Business License information, applications, and renewals at Deschutes County

Recording/Marriages/Passports
Phone: (541) 388-6549
Email: recording@desch...

Cartography Assessor's Office

To provide quality customer service through the appraisal and assessment of all taxable property as mandated by the State of Oregon in a manner that merits the highest degree of confidence in our integrity, efficiency, and fairness.

HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

General Email -...

Community Health Programs Health Services

Public Health assesses, preserves, promotes, and protects the public’s health. Deschutes County Health Services - Public Health is an accredited health department serving anyone who lives, works, and visits Deschutes County. 

HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Health Services Locations
(541) 322-7400 Public Health
(541) 322-7500 Behavioral Health
(541) 317-3114 Environmental Health

(541) 322-7465 Public Health Fax
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County Code Administration

The County Code is officially posted ONLINE HERE.

(541) 388-6623 Phone
legalcounsel@deschutes.org​

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