Purpose of Planning Efforts
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that jurisdictions receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program funds conduct planning efforts to address regulatory requirements and effectively serve local communities.
The Consolidated Plan is a five-year housing and community development strategic plan that is based on quantitative and qualitative data collection combined with community engagement (involving county departments, city partners, state agencies, non-profit partners and community members) to inform how to target the federal resources over the five-year period.
This planning effort is beginning with a kick-off event in March 2024 and continuing through May of 2025. Based on previous allocations of funds an estimated $35 million will be allocated in total to jurisdictions in Washington County over the next five years. The Consolidated Plan will define how those funds will be used.
The 2025-2029 Draft Consolidated Plan is now available for public review and comment:
To request translation please email cdbg@washingtoncountyor.gov or call 503-846-8814(Link opens phone app).
Two public hearings will be held on the draft plan in a virtual format and information regarding connection to the meeting is available below:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624987454?pwd=ENebKexqKpyAkqEWi9OFEXs2OVjsN0.1(Link is external)
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81791388252?pwd=M2xwOHJnN2hEWXJ6NHBENVZLOTdrZz09(Link is external)
Please notify the Office of Community Development at least 72 hours before a meeting or hearing if special accommodations (equipment or interpreting service) are needed. If you have a disability or are hearing impaired and need assistance, please plan ahead by calling 503-846-8814(Link opens phone app) or TTY relay dial 711 or 800-735-1232(Link opens phone app).
You may comment on the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Action Plan at either of the public hearings, or by writing to:
Shannon Wilson, Program Manager
Washington County Office of Community Development
328 W. Main Street, MS7
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: 503-846-8814(Link opens phone app)
Fax: 503-846-2882
Or
E-mail: cdbg@washingtoncountyor.gov
Consortium Partners
Washington County and the cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro are working jointly on this planning effort. All three jurisdictions receive direct funding from HUD under the CDBG program. Washington County is the lead entity for the completion of the plan and is the responsible entity for the submittal of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan to HUD using the Agency’s required template. Washington County administers the HOME and ESG programs for the full County.
How can you participate?
Sign up to receive updates: eva_pauley@washingtoncountyor.gov
Housing and Community Development Need Public Hearing:
We hosted a public hearing to get feedback on the community needs and our draft goals and priorities on December 4, 2024 on Zoom. The presentation slides are available to view:
Consolidated Plan Kick Off Event:
We hosted a Community Kick Off event on March 15, 2024 at the Hillsboro Civic Center.
Kick Off Presentation slides available to view: