Rules, fees approved for licensing, inspecting food cart pods
Licensing beings early 2020; inspections to begin in summer
Health officials propose first ever sanitation rules for food cart pods
Proposed ordinance to address water, rodents, trash and other public health concerns
Multnomah County begins public engagement process on workforce equity strategy
County employees filled the Multnomah Board Room Thursday, Dec. 13, to participate in the first public hearing on the County’s workforce equity recommendations and a draft implementation plan.
‘No one will be turned away’: As storm bears down, County, Portland leaders share plans for shelter, transportation
During severe weather, anyone seeking shelter should call 211 to learn what shelters are open and when — and to arrange a ride to shelter if needed.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County voters cast tens of thousands of ballots, amid surge of returns on Election Night; secure, convenient and reliable elections remain pillars of the Vote by Mail process
Roughly 70,000 ballots were received on Election Day alone, with roughly half of that number picked up from ballot drop sites after 6 p.m.
NEWS RELEASE: In first three months of FY 2024-25, Joint Office of Homeless Services and providers help more than 1,000 people leave homelessness for housing
FY 2025 Quarter 1 data shows the Joint Office is hitting its spending targets and that its providers housed 1,000 people in just 3 months.
NEWS RELEASE: Oak Street Village shelter in Montavilla neighborhood opening soon
Event on Feb. 19 celebrates the upcoming opening of the village-style shelter in southeast Portland
Fentanyl State of Emergency
Addressing the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl.
Auditor McGuirk's November 2020 Newsletter
Read the Auditor's November newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's Office.
Health Department reinstates mandatory wood burning restriction due to air pollution from wildfire smoke
Forecasts call for continuous wildfire smoke and poor air quality through the weekend and into early next week; Multnomah County requires people refrain from burning wood until advisory is lifted.
Sign up for Public Alerts - French
PublicAlerts est un système d’avertissement des habitants pour qu'ils agissent afin de garantir leur sécurité. Il envoie des messages vocaux et écrits aux habitants du comté de Multnomah
Utility, Phone, Internet & Furniture Assistance
Helpful utility assistance resources.
Diane Wade Program Community Advisory Board
Meet the Diane Wade Program Community Advisory Board members
Multnomah County Juvenile Services Division investigating disturbance at detention center
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies and command staff arrived at the detention center within minutes and were able to quickly defuse the situation with verbal commands.
East County Issue Forum: Economic Mobility
February's East County Issue Forum will feature a discussion led by Multnomah County Commissioner Lori Stegmann on jobs, housing, family stability and the future growth of our region.
DCJ Joins Portland Pride Celebration 2011
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) joined the annual Portland Pride Celebration at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park on June 17th-19th, 2011. Officers in the bike patrol rode in the parade...
DCHS offers volunteer and internship opportunities
Department of County Human Services (DCHS) understands and values students and individuals who have a desire to learn, serve and provide valuable services to the community in which we live. DCHS’ u...
Managers of Color (MOC)
Managers of Color is an employee resource group which works to improve the work environment, to support managers of color, and to enhance cultural diversity in Multnomah County.
Group Bike Ride from the Five Oak Building
Join the fellow County staff for a group ride to celebrate Bike Month!
Attend a Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting
Would you like to have a voice in recommending improvements to the behavioral health system? Join a meeting of Multnomah County's Behavioral Health Advisory Council.
Community Engagement
Engaging communities to promote local government accountability and transparency through community outreach.
Catastrophic Leave
The catastrophic leave program assists employees experiencing a medical leave in paid leave donations from other employees.
Justice Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions
Questions asked about the Multnomah County Justice Fellowship
Recognizing red flags
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice Parole and Probation Officers credited for helping take a sex trafficker off the streets.
Sustainable Purchasing For County Employees
Tools and resources to help you make a more sustainable purchasing decision for Multnomah County