Council meeting, December 16, 2025
Approved: $7 Million for Clackamas County Shelter Development, 5-1
What happened
On December 16, 2025, Portland Metro approved $7 Million for Clackamas County Shelter Development (5-1).
Metro Council approved $7 million for Clackamas County to develop permanent shelter capacity, replacing costly motel-based shelter with a village-style facility serving 40 single adults and couples.
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- December 16, 2025
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-1
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$7 Million for Clackamas County Shelter Development
Resolution 25-5555 approved providing up to $7 million from Metro's SHS administrative carryover funds to Clackamas County for permanent shelter capacity. The funding will replace 40 motel room shelter units with either a congregate shelter or village-style facility, reducing annual operating costs by approximately $2 million. Vote was 5-1 with Councilor Nolan voting no.
- Clackamas County will pursue two paths simultaneously: issuing an RFEI for shelter-ready properties and identifying land for village-style shelter development.
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Key Decisions (3)
$7 Million for Clackamas County Shelter Development
SHS Reform Work Plan Adoption
Consolidation of SHS Oversight Committees
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Development Activity (2)
Clackamas County Permanent Shelter Facility
Other
Clackamas Village
Other
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Metro region experiencing housing unit vacancies due to market rate…
Sentiment
Concerns expressed about federal funding cuts to Medicaid and housing…
Infrastructure
Clackamas County pursuing recovery campus development using opioid settlement dollars…
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Zoning terms (2)
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- approved (2 timestamps)
- public hearing (2 timestamps)
Decision moments (3)
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