Harney County-The Official Site
Welcome to the official Harney County Government website. This site is dedicated to providing the public the best information possible in detailing the many products and services of the Harney County Government. Each department is represented as well as a wide variety of pertinent links. Please let us know if there is something that you cannot find. Updates are made often and checking back from time to time is advisable. Harney County is located in southeastern Oregon and is the largest county in the State of Oregon. The County has a diverse landscape with forests, sagebrush lakes, streams desert and mountains. Harney County is open for business, travel, exploration, outdoor adventure, and recreation. We hope your stay in Harney County either physically or as a visitor to this site is enjoyable.
CURRENT EVENTS:
- DRAFT Harney County Emergency Operations Plan
- Important Information and Dates for 2012 Primary Election
- Primary Election Results May 15, 2012-Final
- The local candidates and their information can be found here.
- The Offices of Sheriff and County Clerk will be elected at the General Election in November since only one candidate filed for those offices.
- To register for the November Election click here. (www.oregonvotes.org)
- County Burn Plan and Burn Permit: Word or PDF . This Burn Plan is required prior to issuing a Burning Permit for all burning in Harney County. Exception: Small debris piles and burn barrels within reach of an attached & charged garden hose, these still need a burning permit issued by the County. This Burn Plan is designed to assist the landowner in safely using fire to meet their land management objectives and reduce the threat to life and property. Landowner must notify Harney County Dispatch, 541-573-6028, prior to burning, on day of burning.
- Planning Department Notice of Decision-Ordinance Adoption and the Full Adopted Zoning Ordinance
- 2012 Harney County Foreclosure List-At this time there is no scheduled auction for these properties. A bid can be submitted directly to the county for a property.
Background Image ~ Photo courtesy of Bryce Mertz