Washington County staff outline plan to downsize supportive housing services after lower Metro forecast
County housing staff told commissioners Metro's updated five‑year forecast cuts projected SHS revenue and proposed an accelerated, multi‑year transition, including ramping down temporary motel‑based shelters, targeting reductions in rapid rehousing, and creating a transition fund using carryforward and regional set‑aside dollars.
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Molly Rogers, director of Housing Services for Washington County, told the Board of Commissioners that Metro's updated forecast shows lower-than-expected revenue for the Supportive Housing Services (SHS) measure and that county staff are recommending a multi‑year, planful transition to a smaller, “essential” system of care.
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