Multnomah County manages the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to serve low and moderate income residents of Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale, Wood Village, and unincorporated areas of the county. Multnomah County has been stewards of CDBG funding since 1984, close to $20 million formula block grant dollars has been administered back into the communities of Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village, Maywood Park and unincorporated areas to help our neighborhoods build resiliency. Congress first created the CDBG program as a part of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974. These funds are awarded to cities, urban counties, and states for housing, social services, and community development project. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development administers the program at the national level, but community planning takes place at the local level. CDBG funded projects must meet one of the three national objectives:
1. Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons
2. Preventing or eliminating slums/blight
3. Meet the urgent housing and community development needs
Cook Plaza Homeless Resource Center Combined Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and a Request Release of Funds (RROF)
February 12, 2025
To view the Environmental Review click document below or visit: https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Environmental Review Record: Multnomah County is proposing to proceed with the Cook Plaza, East County Homelessness Service Center project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Metro 2018 regional affordable housing bond . HUD requires our agency to conduct an Environmental Review (ER)/Environmental Assessment (EA) of all proposed projects and to provide a copy of the ER/EA to the public for review.
Background: Cook Plaza, the future East County Homelessness Service Center was acquired in December 2022 by Multnomah County, fulfills a longstanding goal to provide services for unsheltered individuals in East County. The 17,000 square foot building has three floors and a large parking lot, making it uniquely positioned to meet the needs identified by providers and the community. Since its purchase, the building has been used as a temporary shelter during extreme weather events while final planning and design for the necessary renovations to open the facility full-time were underway. The need for an East County service location is well documented. While homeless resources are concentrated in Portland, marginalized communities have been displaced to East County. This trend, paired with data showing declining poverty rates in the western portions of the county and increases in the east, clearly indicates that services must also shift, anchored and located near providers and supports. In March 2024, JOHS received notice of the approved Housing of Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development Initiative (EDI), funds for $1,666,279, specifically targeted for facility improvements towards Cook Plaza.
Project Description: Cook Plaza will be primarily a day-use center that will provide onsite case management, housing referral, provide food, kitchen to prepare meals, onsite showers, laundry service, storage lockers, and more in day use. The existing building will have an extensive remodel. The remodel will include 8 new restrooms (including 7 showers), laundry facilities, a kitchen and kitchenette, common spaces, and offices to support the building and program use. The project will include upgraded HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, upgraded water service, interior finishes, a partial siding and window replacement, a roof replacement, a new entry for the Day Use Center, and an on site generator. This scope also includes infrastructure enhancements and privacy improvements for the POD outdoor Village. The Shelter POD Village will have 28 units that can accommodate up to 42 individuals. Site improvements will include a green space, a covered outdoor community area, and new privacy fencing. Construction is under design phase, project is estimated to begin Spring of 2025 with a completion target date of Winter 2025.
Location: Cook Plaza Building is located at 19415 S.E. Stark St., and 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham Or 97233.
Notices and Hearing: A public notice will be posted in the Gresham Outlook newspaper on February 12, 2025 to solicit public comment from community members about this project. The 15 day public comment period will be held from February 12, 2025 through 5:00 P.M. on February 27, 2025. Community members may submit written comments to Fanny Rodriguez- Adams, Program Specialist Senior, Multnomah County Dept. of Human Services, 209 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204, by email at fanny.rodriguez@multco.us or calling (503)988-7440. Those comments will then be addressed by The Joint Office of Homeless Services.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about February 28, 2025 the County of Multnomah will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of federal funds. The total renovation budget is $8.4 million, which includes the $1,666,279 HUD CPF award and an additional $6,693,721 in local funding, to complete this $8,360,000 project. Specific work planned during this renovation includes; structural modifications, siding replacement, a new roof, electrical upgrades, a new HVAC system, new restrooms, among others.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Acting as the Responsible Entity (RE), the Multnomah County Department of County Human Services, has determined that the project would have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Multnomah County Department of County Human Services, located at 209 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204. The ERR may be examined or copied weekdays 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at either office.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to Fanny Rodriguez- Adams, Program Specialist Senior, Multnomah County Dept. of Human Services, 209 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204 or by email at fanny.rodriguez@multco.us. All Comments received by 5:00 P.M. on February 27, 2025 will be considered by the County of Multnomah prior to their submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Multnomah certifies to the U.S. HUD that Mohammad Bader in his capacity as Director for the Multnomah County Department of Human Services, in her capacity as NEPA Certifying Officer for the respective jurisdictions, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Multnomah to use HUD Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development will consider objections to its release of funds and the Multnomah County certification period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the City of Portland approved by HUD; (b) the City of Portland has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Potential objectors should contact the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development at Portland_RROF@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements for activities to be undertaken by Multnomah County.
CDBG Application Workshop 2025-26
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND WORKSHOP NOTICE
The City of Gresham and Multnomah County will hold an application workshop.
For sponsors seeking funds for potential housing and community development projects in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The workshop will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, Wednesday, January 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
To Register: https://tinyurl.com/AppWorkshop25
The City of Gresham expects that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnership Program (HOME); Multnomah County expects to have CDBG funds
available for infrastructure projects.
The primary goals of the programs are to enhance viable communities, make public facilities
improvements, assist with the rehabilitation and development of appropriate affordable
housing, economic development, assist first-time homebuyers and provide limited funds for
public services.
Workshop topics will include estimated availability of funds, the application and selection
process and application criteria. Application materials, criteria and schedules will be available via
email. The City of Gresham pre-application is due January 24, 2025, at midnight; applications
are due February 14, 2025 by midnight. Multnomah County applications are due at 4:30 p.m.
on Friday, February 14, 2025. Funding will be available after July 1, 2025.
Translation services & sign language interpretation are available with 48-hour notice. For more
information, please contact Fanny Adams with Multnomah County at 503-988-7440 or
cdbg@multco.us or Rachel Nehse with the City of Gresham at 503-618-2814 or
Rachel.Nehse@GreshamOregon.gov.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The CAPER reports on expenditures, accomplishments, and progress made on the strategies and goals outlined in the 2021-25 Consolidated Plan and the projects and activities detailed in the 2023 Action Plan found below. The CAPER outlines progress in achieving the affordable housing, ending homelessness, and community development goals using the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The 2023 CAPER is the last evaluation report tied to the aforementioned Consolidated Plan. The CAPER is submitted to HUD annually for review and approval. The Multnomah County 2023 CAPER is planned to be submitted to HUD on September 30, 2024. Multnomah County's 2023 CAPER is accepting comments starting September 9 to September 25, 2024 by calling (503)988-7440, emailing cdbg@multco.us or written comments can be dropped off at the front desk located at, 209 SW 4th Ave, Portland Or, 97204. Please write Attention: CDBG Multnomah County on all written comments. To request a copy please write to cdbg@multco.us or by calling (503)988-7440. Please find the final and approved 2022 CAPER below. The 2023-24 public comment period has now ended and the 2023-24 CAPER report was reviewed and approved by HUD.
- DocumentFINAL_Multnomah County 2023-24 CAPER (443.07 KB)
- DocumentMultnomah County CAPER 2022_FINAL (2.24 MB)
- Document
Multnomah County Annual Action Plan 2024-2025 Public Hearing Notice
MULTNOMAH COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY
Five-Year Consolidated Plan FY 2021-2025 One-Year Action Plan FY 2024-2025
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Multnomah County CDBG Annual Action Plan in person public hearing with the CDBG Policy Advisory Board members
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1 :00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M.
Location: City of Wood Village City Hall (Council Chambers Room) 24200 NE Halsey St, Wood Village, OR 97060
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the County's Citizen Participation Plan, Multnomah County CDBG Advisory Board will hold a in person Public Hearing Regarding Community Development and Housing Needs Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1 :00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. To hear your public officials' decisions and provide comments, attend the decision meeting listed below. This meeting is open to all community members of the public.
A draft of the Multnomah County Annual Action Plan 2024-25 will be available for review and public comment on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The 30-day comment period starts April 24, 2024 and ends May 24, 2024. The comment period has now ended. The draft for Multnomah County can be found by visiting www.multco.us/cdbg. Comments on the Multnomah County Annual Action Plan 2024-25 may be made in writing by e-mail to, cdbg@multco.us by phone at(503)988-7440 or by mail at 209 SW 4th Ave, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204. Please address mail to Multnomah County CDBG. Comments received will be used to prepare the County's Program Year (PY ) 2024/Fiscal Year (FY ) 2025 Annual Action Plan of the County's U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) Consolidated Plan.
Final funding levels for projects included in the Action Plan that is submitted to HUD may differ from the proposed funding listed above, which are based on estimates of the 2022grant amounts awarded by HUD. Increases or decreases in funding will be allocated based upon need of listed projects. Any remaining balance will be proportionally distributed amongst projects.
Accessibility & Language Services: Multnomah County is committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, call 503-988-7440 or email cdbg@multco.us three days prior to the meeting.
Community survey
Help shape the goals and grant funding priorities for the annual action plan. Take the survey.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND WORKSHOP NOTICE
The City of Gresham & Multnomah County will hold a virtual application workshop for sponsors seeking funds for potential housing and community development projects in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The City of Gresham & Multnomah County will hold an application workshop for sponsors seeking funds for potential housing and community development projects in Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The workshop will be held remotely via Zoom:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/AppWorkshop24
Phone Access: 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 848 3258 9705
Passcode: WPNuj3BSCe
The City of Gresham expects that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME); Multnomah County expects to have CDBG funds available for infrastructure projects.
The primary goals of the programs are to enhance viable communities, make public facilities improvements, assist with the rehabilitation and development of appropriate affordable housing, economic development, assist first-time home buyers and provide limited funds for public services. Workshop topics will include estimated availability of funds, the application and selection process and application criteria. Application materials, criteria and schedules will be available via email. The City of Gresham pre-application is due January 26, 2024, at 5:00pm; applications are due February 16, 2024 by midnight. Multnomah County applications are due at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024. Funding will be available after July 1, 2024.
Translation services & sign language interpretation are available with 48-hour notice. For more information, please contact Fanny Adams with Multnomah County at 503-988-7440 or cdbg@multco.us or Rachel Nehse with the City of Gresham at 503-618-2814 or Rachel.Nehse@GreshamOregon.gov. Please email cdbg@multco.us for a copy of the application.
2024 Notice of CDBG Community Needs Hearing
The Portland Consortium, which includes the City of Gresham, City of Portland, and Multnomah County, is beginning its
Annual Action Plan process for FY 2025-26. The 2025-26 Action Plan is the fifth of five Action Plans in the 2021-25 five-
year Consolidated Plan. The process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and
community development priorities that align and focus funding from the federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)’s formula block grant programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME), HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), Emergency Solutions
Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), to address ascertained community needs.
The purpose of these hearings is to collect community feedback regarding the housing, infrastructure, economic and
social service needs of area residents and prioritize those needs during the preparation of the consortium partners’ 2025-26 Action Plans. The Gresham and Multnomah County hearing will be held in person. For each jurisdiction, call or review website for instructions regarding public testimony, meeting times, website registration and phone information. The two upcoming opportunities to attend a public hearing in your community and give your feedback are:
City of Gresham & Multnomah County Community Needs Hearing
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, 5:45 P.M.–7:45 P.M. in person
Multnomah County East Building Sharron Kelley Conference Rooms A & B
Physical Location of meeting: 600 NE 8th Street, Gresham, OR 97030
English Registration: https://tinyurl.com/CommunityNeeds2024
Para registrarse en Español (Spanish registration): https://tinyurl.com/Necesidades24
Dinner will be provided for attendees and onsite childcare will be available upon request. The Consortium partners are committed to providing meaningful access. To request childcare, translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, call 503-618-2814, email Rachel.Nehse@GreshamOregon.gov or indicate the need for these services on your online registration at least three days prior to the meeting.
For additional information on the Annual Action Plan process or the Gresham & Multnomah County community hearing
contact Rachel.Nehse@GreshamOregon.gov (Gresham) and cdbg@multco.us (Multnomah County).
To provide online comments please fill out this form: Survey: https://greshamoregon.gov/Community-Revitalization/
City of Portland CAPER/Community Needs Hearing
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00 P.M – 4:50 P.M.
Portland Housing Bureau
1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 7007
Portland, OR 97201
For more information on the CAPER/Community Needs assessment for Action Plan or to submit written comments please contact Uma Krishnan, via e-mail:
uma.krishnan@portlandoregon.gov The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications,
accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 503-823-5312, or Relay: 711, three days prior to the meeting.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
City of Fairview
To review the Environmental Assessment please click PDF document below:
Public comments is now open for this release of funds for this project. Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the projects may submit written comments to Multnomah County CDBG, at cdbg@multco.us or by calling (503) 988-7440 or in writing to 209 SW 4th Ave, Suite 200 | Portland, OR 97204 Att: DCHS/Youth and Family Services Division – Community Development Block Grant. All comments received by December 11th, 2024 by midnight will be considered by Multnomah County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.
Consolidated Plan
The Portland Consortium consisting of the City of Gresham, City of Portland and Multnomah County is required every five years to produce a plan called the Consolidated Plan. The Plan also includes the fiscal year 2021-22 Annual Action Plans for members of the Consortium. The Action Plan provides details on how the recipients of the federal funds intend to allocate the funding that is received annually.
The Con Plan also serves as the federal application for four federal programs run by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA. The current plan covering FY 2021-25 provides an assessment of community needs, a market analysis and based on that includes draft program goals, priorities and strategies to address the community needs. We request the community at large to review the Con Plan draft and provide us feedback. For ease of review, we have split the document into four relevant sections:
- DocumentDraft Citizen Participation Plan (68 KB)
- Document
- Document
- DocumentDraft Multnomah County & First Year Action Plan (883.97 KB)
Contact Us:
Please reach out if you would like additional information on the reports or notices or have questions about upcoming community hearings by reaching out to 503-988-7440 or cdbg@multco.us.