Powerful Tool for Caregivers
Caring for someone with a chronic illness can be physically, emotionally and financially exhausting. This class will show caregivers how to balance their lives and connect with resources.
Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) PY18 Annual Action Plan
Public testimony will be heard regarding funding priorities for activities related to federally funded housing and community development activities.
Become a volunteer advisory council member
Advisory councils play a key role in shaping the programs and services of the Aging, Disability, and Veterans Services Division. Apply now.
Sign up for Kindergarten before it's too late
It's time to sign up for kindergarten. If your child will be 5 on Sept. 1 - sign up now.
What is a Disaster Resource Center?
Disaster Resource Centers are critical, temporary locations that are set up to respond to the needs of people in the community who are affected by a disaster or event such as severe weather.
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson releases FY2026 Executive Budget
The Multnomah County Chair's Executive Budget maintains areas of demonstrated progress, prioritizes people in highest need.
Multnomah County working to prevent nonpayment evictions as court cases rise
The update comes as tenants who applied for rent assistance in July approach the end of their 90-day eviction protections.
2021 Volunteer Award Honorees
These community members were honored as part of Multnomah County’s Office of Community Involvement 2021 Volunteer Awards.
Utility, Phone, Internet & Furniture Assistance
Helpful utility assistance resources.
Board approves first reading of ordinance banning “pay-per-view” autopsies in Multnomah County
The ordinance makes it unlawful to accept payment or other compensation for displaying human remains, with exceptions for medical or educational purposes and funerals.
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.
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury's statement on reports of attacks on LGBTQ community members
Bullying, hate speech and harassment of people who identify as LGBTQ is completely unacceptable.
Catastrophic Leave
The catastrophic leave program assists employees experiencing a medical leave in paid leave donations from other employees.
IDD Provider Resources
Multnomah County Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Provider Resources Page
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...
Community Engagement
Engaging communities to promote local government accountability and transparency through community outreach.
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.
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.
Multnomah County SNAP Outreach Program
One-on-one SNAP application and renewal paperwork assistance from experienced application assistors.
Juvenile Offenders Learn to Express Themselves Through Art - 2010
World renowned artist Arvie Smith works to teach students alternatives ways of sharing feelings, ideas.Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice Juvenile Detention Center in...
Justice Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions
Questions asked about the Multnomah County Justice Fellowship
This Is Not The End - East County Tour
Conclusion of the out leg of Tour de Multnomah | East County. Our next installment drops later in 2022.
This Is Not The End - Downtown & the West Hills Tour
Conclusion page for Tour de Multnomah: Downtown & West Hills.
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.
Group Bike Ride from the Five Oak Building
Join the fellow County staff for a group ride to celebrate Bike Month!