New housing placements
This new housing placements chart shows the number of people who moved from homelessness into permanent housing.
What we’re doing to end homelessness in Multnomah County
8,730 people served
in shelters 
5,450 people placed into housing 
10,260 people enrolled in housing programs Data gathered June - December 2022
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Ending homelessness
We can prevent and end homelessness
The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) 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 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.
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 our approach to each individual experiencing homelessness is multi-faceted and holistic – to address all of the co-occurring crises that a person is facing while experiencing homelessness.
Data Dashboard
Tracking Progress
Here are some of the key metrics we are using to track progress, identify gaps in service 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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Average shelter capacity (includes shelters in Multnomah County that receive funding from the Joint Office of Homeless Services)
About us
What is the Joint Office of Homeless Services?
Who we are and what we do
The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS), formed in 2016, coordinates local, state and federal funding to address the homelessness crisis in Portland and Multnomah County. The JOHS oversees the delivery of participant-driven, equity-based services to people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
How we work 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.
