Overview
On November 6, 2018, voters approved Measure 26-199 and Oregon Measure 102. These measures provide $652.8 million in resources to the Portland metropolitan region for affordable housing development and allow the funds to be leveraged with additional resources and partnerships.

Washington County jurisdictions received $192.2 million of the total bond funds, and they were divided up between Washington County ($118.9 million), the City of Beaverton ($31.8 million) and the City of Hillsboro ($41.5 million).
The Metro Bond will add 1,316 units of regulated affordable housing in Washington County over the next five to seven years, 2019-2026. A breakdown of the affordable housing units provided in Washington County are shown in the pie chart.
These units include:
- 540 units for extremely low-income households
- 658 units for families (2 bedrooms or more)
Affordable Housing = a household pays no more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities
Regulated Affordable Housing = Housing (most often apartment units) generally funded in part by government, available to households earning 60% of the Median Family Income (MFI) and occasionally up to 80% MFI
*Household Size | 30% Median Family Income | 60% Median Family Income | 80% Median Family Income |
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1 person | $23,700 | $47,400 | $63,200 |
4 people | $33,840 | $67,680 | $90,240 |
*According to 2023's Actual Income Limits
Projects Portfolio
Below is status table and map of Washington County's affordable housing projects that are currently in development as of the end of 2023. These new housing communities are possible due to the significant funding provided by the 2018 voter-approved Metro bond program.
For a further look into the County's Metro Affordable Housing Bond development costs, visit our Portfolio Dashboard.
Press release
Read about concept endorsement for the seven recently approved projects funded by Washington County's allocation of bond funds.
Jurisdictional partners
Washington County is working with the City of Beaverton, the City of Hillsboro, and Metro for implementation of the bond. To find out more about what these jurisdictions are implementing their bond funds visit these websites: