Immunizations
Find free and low-cost vaccines. Immunization requirements for school, preschool and childcare.
How to get help with rent or an eviction notice
If you have received a notice with a court date, Call the Eviction Defense Project at (888) 585-9638. If you have a 72-hour termination notice from your landlord, call 2-1-1.
Youth in Multnomah County detention tests positive for COVID-19
Following the notifications, in coordination with Public Health and Corrections Health, staff immediately acted by implementing pre-planned infectious disease protocols.
CAPER Report: Opportunity for Public Comment
Public input now being accepted for the 2016-17 Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
County now accepting applications for housing and community development projects in Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Multnomah County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is accepting applications for potential housing and community development projects in Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Black Men and Boys Healing Summit begins Oct. 7
Two-day conference to raise awareness on trauma in the black community
Interactive map pinpoints food resources in Multnomah County
The Multnomah County Child Hunger Coalition has released an interactive map of food resources to help families facing food insecurity and hunger.
How to help your neighbors in hot, smoky conditions
Wildfires continue to cause smoky conditions that can pose a health risk to certain people. Please check on your neighbors who may be older or have disabilities to see if they need assistance.
Share the FUN...not the germs! Health officials remind people to swim healthy
With another warm summer weekend ahead, the Multnomah County Health Department is reminding everyone to swim healthy. Everyone plays a role in preventing illnesses linked to the water people share.
Take the hepatitis A quiz, get updated information on Cup & Saucer investigation
The Multnomah County Health Department is investigating hepatitis A at two Portland cafes.
Health Department investigating illness reports at Blue Lake Park
Swimming at the park is closed while health officials respond to reports of diaarhea and vomiting. Initial impression is that it may be norovirus.
Getting to Environmental Health
Directions to our office.
Multnomah County honors minority entrepreneurs, celebrates Minority Enterprise Development Week
Multnomah County is honoring minority-owned businesses after the board proclaimed Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 as Minority Enterprise Development Week.
Breastfeeding Support
Support and encouragement for breastfeeding parents.
Multnomah County Hoarding Task Force
Hoarding is characterized as the persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value.
Case Management Services
IDDSD Services Coordinators provide individually focused care coordination and planning to eligible children and adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities.
Eating Fish from the River
Do you fish in the Willamette? Learn which fish and shellfish are safe and unsafe to eat.
Protect your pets from wildfire smoke
Tips to prepare for emergencies and protect your pets’ health during hazardous conditions
Amid urgent need to protect highest-risk shelter guests, Joint Office opens motel as shelter for vulnerable people
Starting June 3, the Joint Office of Homeless Services began operating the Chestnut Tree Inn in east Portland as a shelter for women in the shelter system at the highest risk of serious COVID cases.
Board recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day as monthly abuse and neglect case reports top 1,100
Elder abuse affects millions of older adults each year. It takes many forms, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, as well as self-neglect.
Lead poisoning in children is preventable; Multnomah County encourages families to take steps to reduce lead exposure
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week runs October 24-30, 2021
Labor Harmony
Information about Multnomah County’s labor harmony policy and answers to frequently asked questions.
The Selection Process
Learn about the types of steps we may use to screen and evaluate job seekers’ qualifications for our open positions.
Estimating Taxes on Changed Property
Learn how estimate your taxes for changed property.