Housing Services News

The Department of Housing Services, in partnership with County Counsel, is leading the policy development process to prepare the Board of County Commissioners to consider enacting a new County ordinance in compliance with House Bill 3115. 

Chronic homelessness number falls across tri-county region in 2023 Point in Time Count

Jes Larson Appointed as Assistant Director of Department of Housing Services. Following Competitive Recruitment, Larson will begin new leadership role focusing on Homeless programs on April 29

Housing Authority Receives Authorization to Waive Contingencies with Woodspring Owner

Housing Authority of Washington County Purchases & Converts Former Aloha Inn

Housing Authority Receives Authorization to Negotiate with Woodspring Owner to Preserve Affordable Housing

Washington County Board of Commissioners approved $10 million in Supportive Housing Services funding to create new and renovate existing shelter sites across our community at seven different locations.

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County activated severe weather shelters 2/28/2023 for anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event. Shelters will remain open until inclement weather ends.

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County activated severe weather shelters 2/22/2023 for anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event. Shelters will remain open until inclement weather ends.

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated severe weather shelters for anyone seeking shelter through the winter event from 2/14/2023 through 2/15/2023 at 10 am.