Alternative shelter

Oak Street Village

Updated April 2025

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Oak St. Village is now open! As part of its commitment to help address the ongoing need for additional shelter capacity in Portland and Multnomah County, the Homeless Services Department (HSD) converted the property at 333 S.E. 82nd Ave. into the Oak Street Village.  It includes:

  • Onsite 24/7 wraparound services to people living in passenger vehicles (not RVs) while they transition into permanent housing. 
  • Individual sleeping pods for up to 40 adults 18 and over, designed for accessibility for people with disabilities.
  • On-site trash services, showers, restrooms, laundry, and a kitchenette.

Nonprofit provider Straightway Services will provide 24/7 on-site wraparound services. Straightway Services has worked for years in Portland providing support to low-income individuals and underserved populations, including contracting with Multnomah County. The site will be available through referrals/reservations.

Site Features

  • Capacity for up to 40 adults
  • 29 sleeping pods 
  • 33 parking spots
  • Six 8 ft. x 20 ft. metal relocatable shelters providing office space for staff and participant services, hygiene facilities, kitchenette amenities, and laundry facilities
  • Green space & covered outdoor community area
  • Fence with privacy inserts on all street sides
  • 8’ privacy fence along directly adjoining properties
Image rendering layout of the Montavilla Community Shelter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Oak Street Village site.

Site information

What is the Homeless Services Department’s plan for 333 S.E. 82nd Ave.?

Is this a Safe Rest Village?

Is this a camp?

What is the design and layout for the site?

When will the site open?

Provider information

Who will be managing the site?

Does the service provider have any connections to the community, the business community, or the local homeless population?

How did the selection process work?

On-site services

What will the village provide?

Will participants with substance use disorders receive support to overcome addiction?

Why is a shelter site like this necessary?

How will safety concerns be addressed?

How will this alternative style shelter affect the community?

Community engagement

How will the community be engaged in the process?

How can I reach out with questions and comments about the project?

Good Neighbor Agreement