Jackie’s story: Finding home after decades of instability
From decades of instability to a place of her own, Jackie is rebuilding her life with community support.
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Elly’s story: First-ever CARES awardee walking side by side with program participants
Elly Smith, a Housing Navigator with Open Door HousingWorks, was awarded the Washington County Department of Housing Services’ first-ever “Community CARES” award.
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Washington County Provides No-Turn Away Shelters for Winter Weather Event
Washington County opens additional Severe Weather Shelter Capacity 1/23/2026 at 12 p.m. until 1/25/2026 at 12 p.m.
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Melanie's story: Building a food bank in her affordable housing community
Affordable housing fosters community strength, helping to address food insecurity.
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Erica's story: Former shelter guest becomes shelter staff and peer support group leader
Supportive Housing Services helps a community member transition from experiencing homelessness to housing others.
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Hillsboro Shelter Celebrates Grand opening
The Hillsboro Shelter joins the Washington County shelter program, representing over 400 beds county-wide thanks to critical Supportive Housing Services funding.
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Housing Authority of Washington County opens a new and improved Place-Based Housing Waitlist
The housing authority welcomes low-income residents to apply online for housing assistance from November 4 to 10, 2025.
Media release
Maria’s story: Another homeowner thanks to the stability of public housing
Public housing program helps another community member transition into independent homeownership.
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Washington County hosts 2025 Annual Housing Forum
The forum will explore how community leaders can navigate a changing housing landscape.
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Washington County kicks off extensive renovations of Woodspring Apartments to preserve 172 affordable homes for low-income residents
Housing authority to celebrate groundbreaking of affordable housing preservation project
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