Reports
- 2024 Listening Session Report
Listening Sessions
In August of 2024, the Washington County Department of Housing Services conducted two
listening sessions to gather community feedback on housing services and needs. These sessions -
one focused on service providers and another on the general public - painted a comprehensive
picture of both the successes and challenges in addressing housing insecurity in Washington
County. To see a report summarizing the findings from these listening sessions see below:- Annual Report to the Community
Learn more about the work of the Department of Housing Services through our annual reports to the community.
- Audited Financial Statements
Audited financial statements for the Housing Authority of Washington County are available here.
Plans
The Washington County Department of Housing Services has a comprehensive set of plans. Some of these are subject to public comment and revisions on a periodic basis.
- Public Review of the Administrative Plan and Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plans effective July 1, 2025
The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) is sharing its proposed Administrative Plan and Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) effective July 1, 2025 for public review and comment. These documents govern the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher program and the Public Housing program. They have been updated to incorporate changes in HUD regulations and federal law.
The 45-day public comment period will run May 1, 2025 through June 16, 2025. The Housing Authority Board of Directors will review the Proposed Administrative Plan and ACOP on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. More information about that meeting can be found here.
The proposed Administrative Plan and ACOP are posted below. Written comments on the proposed Administrative Plan and Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan can be directed to Em Nichols, MTW Program Coordinator at 161 NW Adams Ave, Suite 2000, MS 63, Hillsboro, OR 97124, or by emailing: [email protected]
- Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan
The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to public housing agency (PHA) policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. There are two parts to the PHA Plan: the 5-Year Plan, which each PHA submits to HUD once every 5th PHA fiscal year, and the Annual Plan, which is submitted to HUD every year.
The 2025 PHA Plan was submitted for HUD approval on April 9, 2025
- MTW Plan
Moving to Work (MTW) is a HUD program that gives housing authorities flexibility around certain federal rules and regulations and allows the agency to implement local solutions. The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) was selected for MTW status in May 2021. More information can be found on the MTW page.
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan
In addition to HUD regulations, the Section 8 Programs (including, but not limited to, the Housing Choice Voucher, Project Based Voucher, Shelter Plus Care, Family Self-Sufficiency and Section 8 Voucher Home Ownership programs) are administered in accordance with the Department's current Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. The Administrative Plan effective January 1, 2025 is included below.
- Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP)
In addition to HUD regulations, the Public Housing program is administered in accordance with the Department's current Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). The ACOP effective January 1, 2025 is included below.
- Supportive Housing Services Local Implementation Plan (LIP)
The Washington County plan was approved unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners, Metro Oversight Committee, and the Metro Council. Our Local Implementation Plan commits to several program goals that guide program investments and evaluations to ensure the community need is met. More information can be found here.
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan
This LEP Plan was developed to ensure equal access to services for persons with limited English proficiency and hearing impaired persons.
Policies
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
On January 5, 2005, President Bush signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law. Among other things, VAWA amended Federal Housing programs. Although the law is called the "Violence Against Women Act", it covers all victims of these crimes, whether they are male or female. Detailed information about the VAWA may be found online at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-11-16/pdf/2016-25888.pdf under "VAWA" or Public Law 109-162.
- Immigration Status Policy
To be eligible to receive rental assistance from the Department, applicants and participants must comply with certain immigration regulations.
- Pet Policy
The Pet Policy for the Public Housing program may be found in Chapter 10 of the Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) - see plan posted above.
- Fair Housing, Non-Discrimination, and Reasonable Accommodation Policies
The Department of Housing Services Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity policy, which includes the Non-Discrimination Policy and Reasonable Accommodation Policy, can be found in Chapter 2 of the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and Chapter 2 of the Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). See plans posted above.