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Washington County officials tell Tualatin council supportive‑housing program housed thousands but faces multi‑million shortfall
Summary
Washington County staff reported Dec. 9 that Supportive Housing Services (SHS) has expanded shelter and housing capacity and served thousands, but a recent revenue forecast creates about a $16 million funding gap that may require program reductions and contingent awards.
Washington County staff told the Tualatin City Council on Dec. 9, 2024, that the county’s Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program has materially expanded shelter and housing capacity and served thousands of residents, but faces a worsening revenue outlook that could lead to program reductions.
Nicole Singh, strategic initiatives and relations manager for Washington County’s Homeless Services Division, and Jesse Adams, strategic project supervisor, presented year‑three results for the county’s SHS program and described both accomplishments and emerging budget pressures. Singh said the county “spent 100% of our SHS budget” during the ramp‑up and reported the program has served more than 10,000 people at various points in the system.
Jesse Adams described capacity gains: the county now has 433 year‑round adult shelter beds (she said 420 of those are funded entirely by SHS), pod shelter units, and Safe Rest Villages in Cornelius and Aloha.…
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