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Cowlitz County adopts 2025'1030 local homeless housing plan after public hearing

Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners · December 16, 2025
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Summary

After a public hearing, the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners adopted a five-year local homeless housing plan that aligns with Department of Commerce requirements and sets three goals: workforce training and education, a self-sufficiency-focused homeless system, and increased access to affordable housing.

The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the county's 2025'1030 local homeless housing plan following a public hearing and staff presentation. Health and Human Services director Gina James said the draft reflects both the county's homeless housing task force recommendations and components required by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

The plan sets three principal goals: increase training, education and job-skill opportunities; support a homeless system focused on self-sufficiency; and increase access to affordable housing.…

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