In May 2020, Metro voters passed the Supportive Housing Services measure (Measure 26-210). The measure will raise money for supportive housing services for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Clackamas County will receive 21.33% of the total revenue generated to provide Supportive Housing Services such as:
- rent assistance
- mental health
- addiction and recovery services
- employment assistance
- peers support
Project Updates/Next Steps
Update 8/18/21
On July 28, 2021, the Housing Authority of Clackamas County hosted a listening session with the Clackamas County provider community. We received extensive feedback from providers and had a productive conversation on the status and future of the Supportive Housing Services program.
Update 8/10/21
Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Housing Authority of Clackamas County will accept proposals for funding between August 5 and August 25, 2021. Points will be awarded to applicants who center racial equity and incorporate culturally responsive practices into their service delivery model.
Update 7/20/21
RFP Cancellation
Our year-one approved budget of $10M is much smaller than was originally expected. Several of you have contacted Clackamas County staff to share that the application you submitted does not correlate with current funding levels and you would appreciate the opportunity to re-apply based on current funding realities. To ensure all interested parties have the opportunity to re-apply we have made the decision to terminate the existing RFP.
Update 4/21/21
Request for Proposals (RFP)
We will accept proposals for funding between April 16 and May 17, 2021. Applicants must center racial equity and incorporate culturally responsive practices into their service delivery model.
The Housing Authority of Clackamas County Board, Metro Oversight Committee and Metro Council reviewed and approved the Local Implementation Plan.
Clackamas County Supportive Housing Services Local Steering Committee
The Supportive Housing and Services Steering Committee is working with Housing Authority staff to develop a Local Implementation Plan, which will guide the way Clackamas County uses the funds. Robust community engagement and staff subject matter expertise input will inform the plan, which includes an emphasis on advancing racial equity and expanding partnerships with culturally-specific providers in the county.
Steering Committee members:
- Tabitha Alajmi, at large member
- Bridget Dazey, at large member
- Commissioner Sonya Fischer (non-voting), Commissioner Appointee
- Jeff Gage, Housing Authority Clackamas County Resident Appointee
- Jana Hak, at large member
- Katrina Holland, at large member
- Awaz Muhamad, at large member
- Rose Ojeda, at large member
- Peter Rosenblatt, Continuum of Care Appointee
- Jill Smith, Health, Housing & Human Services Appointee
- Tony Vezina, at large member
- Kenzie Wige, Youth Action Board Appointee
If you have questions about the Steering Committee, please email vbrown@clackamas.us.
Regional Oversight Committee
The supportive housing services regional oversight committee is convened by Metro to provide independent and transparent oversight of the regional program. Learn more about this committee.
