Washington County Department of Housing Services
Introduction
At its inception in 1970, the Housing Authority of Washington County subsidized a total of 490 units throughout Washington County. Presently, the Department of Housing Services carries on the Housing Authority's original mission and provides subsidy to over 2,600 households through the Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs, and another 307 households through Public, Farm Home and Specialty Housing.
Between 1990 and 2000 alone, the average assistance payment made by the Department on behalf of low income families increased 92%, from $265 to $443. The number of people assisted through federally funded assistance programs has also increased over 100% in the last 10 years.
Since 1992, the Department has participated in the construction of 1,047 units of affordable housing and the preservation of an additional 1,299 units renting below market prices that were in jeopardy of returning to full market rates. The Department is committed to constructing or preserving a minimum of 200 units of affordable housing each year.
Holly Tree Village, housing for low income seniors, Beaverton, Oregon
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The Department of Housing Services also provides much more than rental assistance. Through unique programs such as the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, activities like the Gateway Family Literacy Program, participation in Camp Rosenbaum Youth Citizenship Camp in partnership with the Housing Authority of Portland, and other partnership activities, the Department of Housing Services continues its mission to promote self-sufficiency, preserve dignity, and respect the individuals we serve
Mission
The mission of the Department of Housing Services is to provide affordable housing opportunities to help break the cycle of poverty and improve the quality of life in our community.
Geographical Area Served
The Washington County Department of Housing Services serves Washington County, located to the southwest of Portland, Oregon. Washington County includes the cities of Aloha, Beaverton, Tigard, King City, Tualatin, Sherwood, Hillsboro, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Buxton, Timber, and unincorporated areas.
The Colonies, 96-unit affordable housing development in Tigard, Oregon
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Programs
Public Housing, Farm Home Housing, Specialty Housing leased to partner agencies to provide housing for specific populations
Section 8 tenant based Housing Choice Vouchers
Family Self-Sufficiency
First Time Home Buyer program
Affordable housing units
Contact Information
Executive Director-Susan Wilson
Washington County Department of Housing Services
111 NE Lincoln, Suite 200-L
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
(503) 846-4794
(503) 846-4795 Fax
(503) 846-4793 TTY
email: melanie_fletcher@co.washington.or.us
website: www.co.washington.or.us/housing
Claire Court, Public Housing, Beaverton, Oregon
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Amberwood Apartments, 40 units of affordable rental housing, Hillsboro, Oregon
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