Council Goal Reduce Houselessness

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Unhoused Residents

  • Safe Parking Program

    The City of Tigard is planning a Safe Parking Program to provide a safe, legal place to park for people experiencing homelessness and living out of their vehicles. While no one should have to live in their car, providing a safe place to park can help families and individuals in this situation stabilize their lives and gain better access to services.

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City's Response to Houselessness

In 2023 Tigard City Council adopted the goal to "Reduce Houselessness" by increasing shelter capacity and wraparound services and reducing the impact of houselessness on the business and residential community.

Since adopting the Reduce Houselessness goal, Tigard has –

  • Invested $1 million for Family Promise of Tualatin Valley to purchase the former Quality Inn. As part of a joint funding effort between Tigard, Washington County, and the State of Oregon, Family Promise purchased the former Inn and transformed it into shelter for 70 families. This shelter is the largest family shelter and domestic violence support shelter in the Washington County.
  • Created rules about where, when and how community members can camp outside. Here's more information about the ordinance.
  • Created 24-hour restroom availability by adding porta-potties at City Hall, the Library, and Tigard’s Public Works building.
  • Established the Business Sustainability Fund in partnership with the Tigard Chamber of Commerce. These reimbursement funds are being used to offset the costs for upgrades to safety and security systems and provide an opportunity for businesses to access local resources and dollars for trainings and audits.
  • Created and distributed resource cards for local non-profits and officers that list where community members can find shelter, food, clothing, and other services.

  • Camping in Tigard

    The City of Tigard is required by law to allow camping with reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. These restrictions are effective July 1, 2023.

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  • Just Compassion Groundbreaking2
    Additional Shelter Space!

    Just Compassion hosted a groundbreaking event to celebrate the Year-Round Shelter and Access Center construction at their current Tigard Day Center shelter location.

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