Washington County outlines rapid growth in housing programs and plans for bond and supportive‑housing funds amid revenue uncertainty

The Washington County Department of Housing Services told the budget committee it has expanded rapidly over the past four years to administer dozens of rental‑assistance programs and to develop affordable housing with regional partners. The department manages more than a dozen rental‑assistance programs and, together with the Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC), serves thousands of households through vouchers, long‑term rental assistance and supportive‑housing programs.

Why it matters: The county’s housing work involves both operating assistance (vouchers, rapid rehousing, outreach) and capital development (affordable units funded through Metro and other bond programs). Both operating revenues and capital financing are subject to regional and federal revenue trends; reductions in those sources would affect the county’s…