Washington County COVID-19 Community Engagement Newsletter
Washington County COVID-19 Community Engagement Newsletter with Community Resources
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Washington County ERA program continues
Renters in need of assistance can continue to apply online or over the phone through Community Action.
Media release
Housing Services
Washington County Expands Emergency Winter Shelter Capacity for Harsh Weather Months
187 Beds Available for Families, Medically Fragile People, and People Experiencing Homelessness
Media release
Housing Services
Apoyando a los Veteranos con Vivienda Asequible
El Departamento de Servicios de Vivienda del Condado de Washington está proporcionando servicios y viviendas cruciales para los veteranos, incluyendo unidades reservadas para veteranos sin hogar en el “Viewfinder”, un proyecto de Bono de Vivienda Regional Asequible, y la administración del Programa de Vivienda de Apoyo de Asuntos de Veteranos.
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Housing Services
Serving Veterans with Affordable Housing
Washington County Department of Housing Services is providing crucial services and housing for veterans including units set aside for veterans experiencing homelessness at The Viewfinder, a Regional Affordable Housing Bond project, and with Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program administration.
Media release
Housing Services
Private sale of County-owned property approved by Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners has approved the sale of County-owned property in the 800 block of SW Baseline in Hillsboro. In recent months, the property has been the site of a homeless encampment which is expected to permanently close when new owners take possession of the site.
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Housing Services
Homeless encampment in Hillsboro scheduled for cleanup
A homeless encampment on County-owned property in the 800 block of SW Baseline in Hillsboro will be closed for cleaning next week.
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Housing Services
Board adopts recovery package investment plan
Investment areas include protecting public health and community wellness, continued operations, economic recovery and community engagement.
Media release
Finance
Houseless Encampment Update Sept 2021
To promote safe and healthy conditions in this encampment, the county will place port-a-potties and hand-washing stations there this week.
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Housing Services
Groundbreaking at The Valfre at Avenida 26
Key officials participate in groundbreaking for The Valfre at Avenida 26, an affordable housing bond project to be constructed in Forest Grove.
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Housing Services
Landlord Compensation Fund (LCF) Update
The Housing Authority of Washington County partnered with the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to administer the Landlord Compensation Fund (LCF) program to provide rent assistance on behalf of tenants in Washington County directly to landlords with over $8 million in funds distributed.
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Housing Services
Lanzamiento del sitio web del Plan de Rescate Americano
El sitio web servirá como un centro de información y un recurso para los miembros de la comunidad y las pequeñas empresas afectadas por la pandemia de COVID-19.
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Finance
Website Launch for American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan website will serve as an information hub and a resource for community members and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Finance
Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Opening July 26
The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, formally Section 8 between July 26 and August 4, 2021.
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Housing Services
New Project-Based Voucher Waitlist Opening for Two Housing Properties
The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) will accept applications for a new Project-Based Voucher Rental Assistance program beginning July 7, 2021. The waitlist is for new construction units to be leased in September and October 2021.
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Housing Services
Supportive Housing Services Funding Announcements
Washington County releases list of qualifying service providers eligible for regional supportive housing services funding to support effort to end homelessness and provide assistance to low income community members.
Media release
Housing Services
Compensation available for Oregon landlords with unpaid rent
The Housing Authority of Washington County has partnered with Oregon Housing and Community Services to assist landlords in Washington County with unpaid rent payments.
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Housing Services
County to Purchase Econo Lodge
Washington County, with funding from the Oregon Legislature, is seeking to purchase the Econo Lodge on SE 10th Avenue in Hillsboro to establish a short-term respite shelter for COVID-19.
Media release
Housing Services
Metro 300 Initiative
The Metro 300 Initiative is a unique partnership providing the opportunity for 80 houseless older adults and people with disabilities to have safe, stable, housing.
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Housing Services
Public input requested for draft Local Implementation Plan
The draft Local Implementation Plan for Washington County’s Supportive Housing Services initiative is ready for public review and comment through March 24, 2021.
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Housing Services