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County staff watch statewide $217 million shelter proposal as commissioners signal support

2993908 · April 4, 2025
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County staff described House Bill 3644, which would create a statewide shelter program and provide $217 million over the biennium to Oregon Housing and Community Services for maintenance, expansion and services; commissioners discussed local shelter investments and agreed to a support posture pending further details

Deschutes County staff briefed commissioners on House Bill 3644 on April 4, a proposal to create a statewide shelter program and allocate $217 million over the biennium to the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department to maintain and expand existing shelters and provide shelter services.

Eric, the county staff presenter on risk and housing matters, said the bill would require the state to work with local planning partners to distribute…

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