Care for When It's Cold
Find the latest information on emergency shelters and enhanced street outreach — and how to volunteer if needed. Check out other tips and resources for how to stay safe during the winter months.
City and County elected leadership briefed on Homelessness Response Action Plan progress
Highlighting significant progress in the first few months of their work, the Homelessness Response System briefed City and County leadership on Oct. 8, 2024.
Industry says prioritize business; Doctors say calculate future cost in hearing on sale of flavored nicotine
More than 50 testify during second hearing on proposed sales restrictions of flavored e-liquids, tobacco
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County shelter response expands with four additional sites Jan. 13 amid life-threatening cold, snow
Community volunteers needed; snow, dangerous cold, winds could linger for days
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County urgently recruiting volunteers as shelter response breaks records
Warming shelters will remain open in Multnomah County through at least noon Tuesday, Jan. 15 as severe weather conditions persist across the region.
Partner and Provider Network Listing
View this list Multnomah County's Community Services' partners and providers that offer services to the community. Services include education programs, classes, meals, and connection to more services.
Precinct Maps - 2022
Precinct Maps - 2022
Built for Zero: Working to End Homelessness
In late 2021, Portland, Gresham and Multnomah County joined Built for Zero, a national movement of more than 90 cities and counties working to measurably and equitably end homelessness.
May 2020 Primary Election - City of Portland Comm. 4
May 2020 Primary Election - City of Portland Commissioner, Position 4
Board briefed on reports to strengthen County’s sanctuary status
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 3, took time to hear updates from the Department of County Management on departments’ ongoing work to strengthen the County's status as a
Winter Safety at Home
Safe home heating, protect your pets, utilities, and other winter weather tips.
Auditor McGuirk’s April 2025 Newsletter
Read Auditor McGuirk's April 2025 newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's Office.
Multnomah County Awarded Additional $2 Million by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Advance Local Justice System Reform
Multnomah County Awarded Additional $2 Million by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Advance Local Justice System Reform
Reports and Data
Assessment & Taxation current reports. Ordering custom reports.
Good Government Hotline Annual Report 2023
Learn about the kinds of complaints we received and investigations that we conducted through the Good Government Hotline in 2023.
Q&A with a College Navigator
Jacqueline Mayorga Rivera plays an incredibly valuable part in recruitment and retention of students in MHCC's early childhood education programs.
2024 LPSCC Council Meetings
Meeting dates, agendas and recordings
NEWS RELEASE, Tuesday, Dec. 20: Multnomah County, City of Portland declare state of emergency as bitter cold settles over region
Warming shelters to open 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, and stay open 24/7; free transportation available by calling 2-1-1
2023 LPSCC Executive Committee Meetings
Meeting dates, agendas, and recordings
Multnomah County Employment Trends FY 2020 - FY 2022
Executive Summary of FY 2020 - FY 2022 Multnomah County Employment Trends Report
Community shares priorities, concerns in first public hearing ahead of County’s FY 2024 budget
Dozens of people gave passionate public testimony Wednesday, May 10, at the first of three public hearings this month on Multnomah County's proposed FY 2024 budget.
Warming shelters reopening tonight; Multnomah County, City of Portland continue states of emergency
Warming shelters will open tonight as cold temperatures are expected to continue
Multnomah County Elections completes nation’s first test hand count for multi-winner ranked choice voting contests
Regional and national experts joined the 5-day exercise — another step in a series of preparations for the Nov. 5, 2024, election, when ranked-choice voting makes its debut on City of Portland ballots
Multnomah County Awarded $2 million by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Advance Local Criminal Justice Reforms
New Funding Will Help County Build on Progress Toward Eliminating Unnecessary Incarceration
Inside the countywide Housing Stability Initiative
The Housing Stability Team meets monthly, manages $760,000 in flexible funding and has helped more than 150 families and individuals who might otherwise have lost housing.