Benton County’s CHRO named regional coordinator; board hears plan for sheltering, PIT data and tenancy‑support pilot

Apr 8, 2026

The HOPE Advisory Board ratified new leadership and received a CHRO update that Benton County was selected as regional coordinator for the statewide shelter program (House Bill 3644). Staff outlined PIT work, a shelter‑bed survey, property coordination, expanded outreach, a universal referral plan and a per‑member tenancy‑support pilot for 58 households.

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The HOPE Advisory Board on Tuesday ratified new leadership and spent most of its quarterly meeting hearing a multi‑part update from the Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO) on Benton County’s next steps in sheltering and rehousing.

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