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Lisa speaking to the audience at Altura Apartments Grand Opening

Lisa’s story: A family thriving thanks to affordable housing

For families like Lisa's, the Metro Affordable Housing Bond has built more than just units.

Blog post Housing Services

Washington, Yamhill and Clackamas County Commissioners to select Senate District 13 replacement

The meeting is being convened after the passing of State Senator Aaron Woods from the Oregon State Senate.

Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado organiza el Ayuntamiento de Presupuesto Comunitario

El 12 de mayo, a las 7 p.m., la Junta de Comisionados del Condado llevará a cabo una reunión comunitaria presencial y virtual combinada centrada en el presupuesto propuesto por el Condado para el año fiscal 2025-26

Media release Finance

Group photo during the AANHPI Heritage Month Proclamation

Board of Commissioners Recognize May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaims May 2025 as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, commemorating the rich diversity and many important contributions of the AANHPI community.

News article Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

Board of County Commissioners hosts Community Budget Town Hall

On May 12, at 7 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners will hold a blended in-person and virtual Community Town Hall meeting focused on the County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the county’s ongoing financial challenges.

Media release Finance

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County Auditor Passes First External Quality Review!

County Auditor's Office pass their first external quality review of compliance with Government Auditing Standards.

Media release Auditor's Office

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County Auditor Issues 2025 Audit Schedule

County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg releases the list of audits that will start this year.

Media release Auditor's Office

Diverse group of people a table service on a public board

Auditor Follows Up on Boards and Commissions Audit

The Auditor's Office issued a second review on the implementation of the Boards and Commissions audit recommendations.

Media release Auditor's Office

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor affordable housing advocate Doug Plambeck with new community in Tualatin

Washington County and Metro will celebrate the opening of Plambeck Gardens, a 116-unit affordable housing complex offering wrap-around services and a large share of deeply affordable apartments

Media release Housing Services

Martha's art with nine small square canvases featuring abstracts, imagery of the moon and the evil eye, and famous icons President Obama, Jim Morrison and Frida Kahlo

Martha's story: Art on the walls makes a house feel like home

With the Regional Long-term Rent Assistance voucher, Martha was able to build a life.

Blog post Housing Services

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County Auditor Issues Review on Succession Planning Recommendations

The Auditor's Office released a third review on whether the County has implemented succession planning best practices.

Media release Auditor's Office

Jar of coins set aside for a rainy day need

Auditor Releases Check-up on Financial Policies Audit

The Auditor's Office released a review on whether the County implemented new and updated financial policies.

Media release Auditor's Office

Washington County, Metro to celebrate the Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center grand opening in Tigard

With this sizable expansion, the nonprofit’s shelter now has 60 beds serving adults experiencing homelessness, with an adjacent access center to connect residents and others to resources

Media release Housing Services

Volunteers needed for advisory boards and commissions

The Board of County Commissioners seeks committed volunteers to advise them on critical community issues.

News article Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

An exterior wide view of the Altura property

Altura apartments grand opening brings much-needed affordable housing to Southwest Beaverton

75 family-friendly homes have been built to support one of the county’s fastest growing areas

Media release Housing Services

Hillsboro year-round shelter rendering aerial view

Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter Celebrates Groundbreaking

The future year-round shelter in Hillsboro will join the Washington County shelter program, representing over 375 beds county-wide thanks to critical Supportive Housing Services funding.

Media release Housing Services

Ulysses, a recipient of the mainstream voucher program and member of Washington County’s Resident Advisory Board (RAB)

Ulysses's story: Overcoming disability with help from the Mainstream Voucher

Without the mainstream voucher, life may have turned out very differently for Ulysses.

Blog post Housing Services

Project Homeless Connect staff preparing to open shelter

Severe Weather Shelters close 2/15/2025 at 12 p.m.

Washington County Severe Weather Shelters will close 2/15/2025 at 12 p.m.

Media release Housing Services

Washington County activates severe weather shelters 2/9/2025

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters as of 2/9/2025 at 5 p.m. that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event.

Media release Housing Services

Volunteers Needed to Serve on Salary Commission

Washington County is seeking volunteer human resource professionals to help determine the salaries for the Board of County Commissioners.

News article Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

Lisa’s story: A family thriving thanks to affordable housing

Washington, Yamhill and Clackamas County Commissioners to select Senate District 13 replacement

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado organiza el Ayuntamiento de Presupuesto Comunitario

Board of Commissioners Recognize May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Board of County Commissioners hosts Community Budget Town Hall

County Auditor Passes First External Quality Review!

County Auditor Issues 2025 Audit Schedule

Auditor Follows Up on Boards and Commissions Audit

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor affordable housing advocate Doug Plambeck with new community in Tualatin

Martha's story: Art on the walls makes a house feel like home

County Auditor Issues Review on Succession Planning Recommendations

Auditor Releases Check-up on Financial Policies Audit

Washington County, Metro to celebrate the Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center grand opening in Tigard

Volunteers needed for advisory boards and commissions

Altura apartments grand opening brings much-needed affordable housing to Southwest Beaverton

Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter Celebrates Groundbreaking

Ulysses's story: Overcoming disability with help from the Mainstream Voucher

Severe Weather Shelters close 2/15/2025 at 12 p.m.

Washington County activates severe weather shelters 2/9/2025

Volunteers Needed to Serve on Salary Commission

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