HSSN Meeting Sept 2, 2026

The Washington County Homeless System Network (HSSN) meeting held on September 2, 2026, focused primarily on updates related to homelessness services and housing programs. Key procurement-related discussions included the extension of the Access Center Request for Proposals (RFP) for Beaverton to September 23, 2026, and the upcoming RFP release for the Hillsboro Bridge Shelter operations and facility management. The meeting also covered significant updates on federal housing vouchers, including changes to payment standards due to decreased fair market rents, which are expected to save approximately $1.1 million annually and potentially allow serving more households from the waitlist. The Housing Authority of Washington County discussed entering a shortfall status affecting voucher funding and the need for cost-saving measures such as requiring landlords to use direct deposit and charging for re-inspections starting January 2027. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the Community Cares Award nomination process and recruitment efforts for the regional Policy Oversight Committee. No votes or motions were reported during the meeting.