US Edition
Homeless Shelters From Ashland to Portland to the Wallowas Will Now Have One Thing in Common
OREGON, UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – The law ensures at least $205 million over two years to expand shelter capacity and support homeless Oregonians, replacing temporary emergency funding with a permanent framework.
- On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3644 into law, establishing Oregon’s first permanent statewide shelter program at Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center in Tigard.
- Unlike past measures, House Bill 3644 creates a lasting framework guaranteeing funding for shelters statewide over at least the next two years.
- Under the new law, OHCS must adopt rules, including a selection process and funding formulas, by Jan. 1, 2026, and regional coordinators must be selected by May 1, 2026.
- Advocates praised the funding with $204.9 million allocated for the next two years, while Dr. Vernon Baker called it `a historic step forward`.
- According to Governor Tina Kotek, this bill will keep more than 4,800 shelter beds open, rehouse 3,300 households and prevent 24,000 from homelessness over two years.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Gov. Kotek signs first statewide homelessness shelter program into law
TIGARD, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed HB 3644 into law, creating the first statewide homelessness shelter program. The governor signed the bill at Just Compassion Shelter in Tigard, a shelter opened with funding help from her 2023 homelessness emergency order. She said the bill provides a framework and funding for work happening in that shelter and similar shelters across the state. Army reservist’s 1992 murder remains a puzzl…
Governor Kotek signs bill establishing permanent statewide shelter program
(Update: Adding video) TIGARD, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Governor Tina Kotek commemorated Thursday the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an ongoing, statewide shelter program in Oregon, with the goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness and helping people transition from homelessness into housing stability. The bill includes $204.9 million for the next two years of the program.
Coos Bay World
Governor Kotek signs statewide shelter program into law
Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an ongoing, statewide shelter program in Oregon, with the goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness and helping people transition from homelessness into housing stability.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
