Multnomah County

Multnomah County voters cast record number of ballots on Election Day — 132,436; turnout nonetheless falling short of historical averages for presidential election

Election Day is here! There’s still time to return or postmark ballots by 8 p.m.

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners proclaim Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 — the eve of this year’s Nov. 5 general election — as Election Hero Day in show of support amid corrosive effects of misinformation

‘We’re not just opening a building, we are opening possibilities.’ Day center focused on LGBTQIA2S+ community opens with support from Joint Office of Homeless Services

Behavioral health shelter program supports people on path to housing, with help from Supportive Housing Services measure

'Life is good today': Supportive housing helps Monique find stability

Board approves design option for future Burnside Bridge

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Deflection Services & The Coordinated Care Pathway Center

Oregon law is changing Sept. 1. The County is building new ways to connect community members to recovery services as an alternative to legal system involvement.

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Joint Office of Homeless Services

The Joint Office of Homeless Services oversees the delivery of services to people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.

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About Board Meetings

Learn about board meetings, sign up to testify or submit testimony, and watch meetings. The Board considers and votes on County business on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Briefings are held on Tuesdays at 10.

Livestream meetings

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Behavioral Health Crisis Services

503-988-4888

Toll-free: 800-716-9769

Hearing-impaired dial: 711

24/7 crisis counseling by phone, with interpretation services for non-English speakers.

County service

Outreach workers handing out water to unhoused people on June 28, 2021.

Climate Accountability Litigation

In June 2023, Multnomah County filed suit against top fossil fuel and coal-producing corporations, seeking to hold them accountable for the damages of the 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome.

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Multnomah County fentanyl stage of emergency

Fentanyl State of Emergency

Addressing the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl.

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Happy family with two kids stands outside their apartment.

How to get help with rent or an eviction notice

If you have received a notice with a court date, Call the Eviction Defense Project at (888) 585-9638. If you have a 72-hour termination notice from your landlord, call 2-1-1.

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Jobs

Bring your skills to Multnomah County and help us lead the way in public service. Learn about our challenging career opportunities and the benefits of working with us.

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