Prominent Projects and Resources
Find out how to engage more on projects such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) , Wildlife Inventory Update, Wildfire in Deschutes County and much more!
Housing is consistently identified by Deschutes County residents as an issue of concern. What does this actually mean, however? Is it the cost, availability, quality, location, or some combination of these factors?
Deschutes County is considering changes to help reduce the risk of wildfire. Specifically, changes to building codes and land use regulations are being considered to better protect our communities from wildfire. The potential regulations would only apply in the rural county outside of city limits. The two measures the County is considering include the use of fire-resistant building materials for new rural residential construction and requiring Defensible Space standards for all rural properties.
The Board of County Commissioners appointed the Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee (WMAC) in September 2019 to undertake the following objectives:
