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Nov. 2, 2021 Special Election
Ballots for the Special Election (Nov. 2, 2021) will be mailed today.
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Assessment and Taxation
Private sale of County-owned property approved by Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners has approved the sale of County-owned property in the 800 block of SW Baseline in Hillsboro. In recent months, the property has been the site of a homeless encampment which is expected to permanently close when new owners take possession of the site.
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Housing Services
Special Election Results for September 2021
Election Results for September 2021
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Assessment and Taxation
Homeless encampment in Hillsboro scheduled for cleanup
A homeless encampment on County-owned property in the 800 block of SW Baseline in Hillsboro will be closed for cleaning next week.
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Housing Services
September 15 Last Day to Mail Ballots
September 15 Last Day to Mail Ballots for Beaverton Special Election 2021.
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Assessment and Taxation
Houseless Encampment Update Sept 2021
To promote safe and healthy conditions in this encampment, the county will place port-a-potties and hand-washing stations there this week.
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Housing Services
Groundbreaking at The Valfre at Avenida 26
Key officials participate in groundbreaking for The Valfre at Avenida 26, an affordable housing bond project to be constructed in Forest Grove.
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Housing Services
2021 Special Election Ballots to Be Mailed
Beaverton Voters can Expect Special Election Ballots 2021
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Assessment and Taxation
Landlord Compensation Fund (LCF) Update
The Housing Authority of Washington County partnered with the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to administer the Landlord Compensation Fund (LCF) program to provide rent assistance on behalf of tenants in Washington County directly to landlords with over $8 million in funds distributed.
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Housing Services
Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Opening July 26
The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, formally Section 8 between July 26 and August 4, 2021.
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Housing Services
New Project-Based Voucher Waitlist Opening for Two Housing Properties
The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) will accept applications for a new Project-Based Voucher Rental Assistance program beginning July 7, 2021. The waitlist is for new construction units to be leased in September and October 2021.
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Housing Services
Supportive Housing Services Funding Announcements
Washington County releases list of qualifying service providers eligible for regional supportive housing services funding to support effort to end homelessness and provide assistance to low income community members.
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Housing Services
Regular District Election Results for May 2021
Unofficial election-night results for the May Regular District Election available after 8 p.m.
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Assessment and Taxation
Drop Off Ballots May 2021
Those who have not yet voted are asked to drop off their ballots well before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18. Official drop sites are located throughout the county.
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Assessment and Taxation
Compensation available for Oregon landlords with unpaid rent
The Housing Authority of Washington County has partnered with Oregon Housing and Community Services to assist landlords in Washington County with unpaid rent payments.
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Housing Services
County to Purchase Econo Lodge
Washington County, with funding from the Oregon Legislature, is seeking to purchase the Econo Lodge on SE 10th Avenue in Hillsboro to establish a short-term respite shelter for COVID-19.
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Housing Services
Metro 300 Initiative
The Metro 300 Initiative is a unique partnership providing the opportunity for 80 houseless older adults and people with disabilities to have safe, stable, housing.
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Housing Services
Public input requested for draft Local Implementation Plan
The draft Local Implementation Plan for Washington County’s Supportive Housing Services initiative is ready for public review and comment through March 24, 2021.
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Housing Services
Severe winter weather response for houseless individuals
Washington County’s Department of Housing Services is coordinating efforts, along with community partners, to serve unsheltered houseless individuals during severe winter weather expected in the coming days.
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Housing Services