Collaborating to Bring Permanent Housing Solutions to Oregon
To address the rise in unsheltered homelessness, Governor Tina Kotek declared homelessness a state of emergency in January 2023. The governor’s office, Oregon Housing and Community Services, and Oregon Department of Emergency Management united through Oregon’s Emergency Homelessness Response to provide housing and supportive services to Oregonians experiencing homelessness. The efforts are proving successful.
Results at a Glance
See how partners across our state are making progress toward reducing homelessness every day.
6,286
shelter beds provided,
a combination of new beds and preventing the closure of existing beds
5,539
Oregonians experiencing unsheltered homelessness rehoused
5,942
households prevented from eviction and risk of homelessness
To continue reducing homelessness and its impacts, Governor Kotek extended the declaration of emergency through January 2027 to:
- Transition toward sustainable and integrated housing and behavioral health systems
- Maintain effort to prevent loss of shelter, housing, and service capacity
- Support individuals with the highest and most complex needs
Through collaboration, Oregon is putting the infrastructure in place to reduce homelessness.
“We have helped thousands of people move from the streets into shelter, from shelter into homes, and prevented thousands more from experiencing homelessness in the first place. But we must maintain the momentum and strengthen our focus on the intersection of homelessness, mental health, and addiction. This effort will be supported by my administration’s work to expand treatment beds and strengthen the behavioral health workforce. Working together, we can continue to reduce rates of unsheltered homelessness.”
– Governor Kotek
Making a Difference
Our Stories
See and hear from Oregonians who’ve experienced homelessness, plus the state leaders and partners making a difference.
Who's Involved
Get information on the Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Groups working to respond to and prevent homelessness.