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This program will cover any past rent for any or all months since April 2020.

Washington County funds shelter programs managed by local operators – shelter locations that include services provided by a contracted partner. Staff are on-site at all times and trained in trauma-informed care, safety and crisis de-escalation, housing navigation and employment support. Because of safety concerns, Washington County does not fund programs that do not include staffing, such as unstaffed camping locations.

Washington County funds a variety of shelter program models, including congregate (shared living space) shelters, motel-type shelters, youth shelters and temporary pod shelters. All shelter programs include restrooms, showers, trash disposal and security.

Funds are provided by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), paid to tenants through the Housing Authority of Washington County. Any subsidy funds not distributed will be retained by OHCS

With the increased availability of housing resources including emergency shelter, we have already seen a reduction in unsheltered homelessness in Washington County. In 2021, Washington County began addressing three active encampments county-wide. Today, in 2023, Washington County has just one active encampment with plans under way to close and restore that location.

With Ordinance #896 in place, law enforcement and housing partners with have clarity on next steps for supporting unsheltered individuals transition into shelter and housing. The five-day warning period (available when shelter is more limited), gives individuals time to work with outreach providers and housing case managers to find a more permanent lodging alternative.

Registrations will be received until March 1, or until Washington County staff can confirm that we have reached all eligible households. It is very important to us that we ensure that all eligible households have an opportunity to register.

The most recent opening of the Public Housing waitlist was in September 2023.

The first round of applications opened in February, 2021, and closed on March 5, 2021. The second round of applications will open in April 2021. Additional rounds are planned through June 2021, provided that funds are still available.

You can join the Landlord Compensation Fund e-mail list to receive updates on the program, including application windows and deadlines. If waiting for the next application opportunity, you can begin preparing information for submission by reviewing the LCF program page.

OHCS anticipates notifying applicants of awards prior to the opening of the next application round. The anticipation is that award announcement will be made by the end of the first full week of the month following the application round.

OHCS anticipates that payments will be received within 60 days of application. Payments are made by local Public Housing Authorities, so payment time may vary.

We are planning to distribute checks to households in March 2023, depending on how quickly we can register and process household information.

OHCS will close the portal for each application round approximately two weeks after opening the application round, barring any extensions.

The DHS will mail the landlord Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) on the first working day of each month. You may choose to be paid by paper check, or complete the EFT Application and email it back to us [email protected] for electronic payments.

The landlord is responsible for collecting the tenant portion of the rent each month.

The second reading and public hearing for Ordinance #896 will take place on July 18, 2023. If adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, the ordinance will be implemented thirty days following their approval.

We are prepared to offer anyone on-site at the Hwy 47 encampment as of April 2023, a spot in one of our existing shelters prior to the closure which we are targeting for early summer 2023. Available shelter models include non-congregate (converted hotels) shelter, congregate (shared space) shelters, and alternative shelter (pod style). Different options will be prioritized for different individuals, based on the needs of the individual guest and limited availability of some shelter types.

You can download the form here.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Department of Housing Services' Reasonable Accommodation Policy.

Community members are encouraged to attend community engagement opportunities when possible.

For information specifically about pod style shelters visit here: wcor.us/PodVillageShelter.

For information about emergency shelter, click here.

There are several drop-in centers available in Washington County to help people access basic needs like showers, food resources, hygiene supplies and connect with case management services to start working towards housing. See this list of available hours and locations for drop-in centers and access programs.

Jay Nordhagen (Housing Specialist) will be on site in the Woodspring Clubhouse weekly to help individuals complete the packet. To schedule an appointment with Jay, please call 971-770-6428 or email [email protected].

The Econo Lodge Bridge Shelter represents Washington County's first year-round shelter for homeless adults and other at-risk groups. The program serves people experiencing homelessness, especially people who experience prolonged homelessness with disabling conditions and those recovering from COVID-19. Participants of the program will work with housing case managers to find and secure stable housing.

Check our staff list.