Washington County Opengov #2026.066-NOFO

Washington County seeks property partners for Central Access Center for homeless services

Washington County Department of Housing Services (DHS) in Oregon is seeking property partners for the development of a Central Access Center for homeless services. - Opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations and property owners; no specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named - Capital funding award (forgivable loan) up to $5 million for property acquisition, rehabilitation, or new site development - The Access Center will provide: - Coordinated entry for supportive housing services - Inclement weather shelter for at least 60 individuals - Indoor hygiene facilities (minimum of five), laundry, meal preparation, and storage amenities - ADA accessibility and commercial kitchen - Property owner is responsible for building maintenance and capital needs; community-based provider manages daily operations - Applicants must: - Provide a detailed acquisition and construction budget (not to exceed $5 million) - Demonstrate at least 15% matching funds - Comply with prevailing wage laws - Commit to a minimum 30-year operation or as long as SHS funding continues - Funding is performance-based, with disbursements tied to project milestones - Site must be near public transit and engage the community in planning - Security and asset management are required - No product part numbers or quantities specified; focus is on facility development and service provision

Description

Washington County Department of Housing Services (DHS) seeks to partner with building or land owners interested in utilizing property for an Access Center. A capital funding award, structured as a forgivable loan, will be used for the rehabilitation of an existing property or the acquisition of a new potential site for an Access Center. The Access Center will serve as a coordinated entry access point to supportive housing services, including housing navigation, inclement weather shelter, and other homeless service amenities such as showers, laundry, and meal provisions. DHS will work in partnership with property owners to fund, develop, and support the Access Center to meet urgent community needs, with the County serving as the primary funder and administrator of services at the site.

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