Working To Address Homelessness In Multnomah County
6,905 People Served in Shelters 
4,266 People Placed into Housing 
13,686 People Enrolled in Housing Programs Data from Fiscal Year 2023
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JOHS in the news
JOHS director Dan Field goes on OPB's Think Out Loud
Joint Office director Dan Field recently appeared on OPB’s Think Out Loud to discuss the new intergovernmental agreement between the City of Portland and Multnomah County focused on homeless services.
Goal exceeded
More than 300 people housed through pilot program
The Joint Office of Homeless Services, through its network of providers, has housed 311 households through its Housing Multnomah Now pilot program — exceeding Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s goal of housing 300 people by June 30, 2024.
The program housed hundreds of the most vulnerable people in the County, with a focus on serving people living outside in tents, on sidewalks and in vehicles — including people who recently moved into shelters from the street. And it piloted new strategies for street outreach and data collection.
We Can Prevent & End Homelessness
Making Homelessness a Rare & Brief Experience
The Joint Office works to address the homelessness crisis in Multnomah County. We work with community-based organizations and government agencies to provide coordinated, participant-driven and equity-based services for those experiencing at risk of homelessness.
We recognize the co-occurring crises that people living unhoused face, including living with medical conditions and disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance use disorders. That is why we engage each person experiencing homelessness using a multi-faceted and holistic approach.
Data Dashboard
Tracking Progress
View the key metrics we use to track progress, identify service gaps and improve outcomes.
New Housing Placements: Demographics
This chart shows the number of people who moved from homelessness into permanent housing, broken down by demographics.
Shelter Capacity
This chart shows the number of available shelter beds at JOHS-supported short-term shelters.
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The chart shows housing placements by quarter of each Fiscal Year
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Average shelter capacity (only includes shelters in Multnomah County that receive funding from the Joint Office of Homeless Services)
About The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS)
Who We Are & What We Do
Formed in 2016, our office coordinates local, state and federal funding to address the homelessness crisis in Portland and Multnomah County. We oversee the delivery of participant-driven, equity-based services to people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
How We Work
Working With Community-Based Organizations
We work in partnership with community-based organizations to ensure that they have the support they need to serve our most vulnerable neighbors.
