Welcome To The Official City of Joseph, Oregon Website

Joseph Oregon, located at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains, is the jewel of Northeast Oregon. Incorporated in 1887, it has long served as a gateway to incredible recreational opportunities, including Wallowa Lake, the Eagle Cap Wilderness, and the Hells Canyon Recreation Area. Its thriving downtown, with its very own distillery, brewery, and a collection of unique shops surrounded by over a dozen life size bronze sculptures forged by local artists, is a destination on its own.

Make no mistake, Joseph is far more than a tourist destination. Its citizens, some descending from families who lived in Wallowa County for generations and some who came to visit and decided never to leave, know that Joseph is a uniquely amazing place to call home. Its schools rank among the best in the state and its high standards of living and excellent infrastructure make it an ideal location to live and do business.

If you haven't been to Joseph, it's time you discover for yourself what you have been missing!

Public Notice: Positions Open

July 23, 2020

The City of Joseph has three City Council position up for election. The position for Mayor is also up for election. These are four-year positions beginning 1/1/2021. The deadline to file for these open positions with the Wallowa County Clerk is August 25th, 2020. Please inquire at Joseph City Hall, or you can call Joseph City Hall at (541)432-3832.

2019 Annual Quality Water Report

We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is surface water from Wallowa lake, and Ground water from Well #L66036.

View the entire report (pdf)