Updated Proposed Permanent Rules
On July 2, 2026, a hearing was held about proposed changes to the Adult Care Home Program licensing rules during the Board of County Commissioners meeting. The Board postponed their vote and provided feedback on the rules. Based on that feedback, the ACHP removed the proposed rule changes related to care plan requirements. The proposed permanent rules still include updates to Appendix I describing Activities of Daily Living, and the removal of rules related to the licensing and regulation of IDD adult care homes.
Appeal Hearing at Board of County Commissioners Meeting
A hearing about proposed permanent rules will continue during the normal Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, August 13 at 9:30 a.m. The county boardroom will be closed for renovations so the meeting will be held virtually.
Members of the public may testify in person or virtually. Use the Public testimony webform to sign up to testify or to submit written testimony. Community members can watch the board meeting and give public testimony in room 126, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon, 97214. Staff will be there to assist you starting at 9 a.m.
You can watch a livestream of the meeting at the Multnomah County Board YouTube channel. Recordings of each board meeting will be available on both the Board clerk's website and the YouTube page within 48 hours following the end of the meeting.
Current Rules: What Rules are in Effect Now?
Temporary administrative rules have been in effect since January 1, 2026. Because temporary rules are effective for no longer than 120 days, the rule was replaced with an identical temporary rule on May 1, 2026. This allows time to complete the appeal process with the Board of County Commissioners.