WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

What WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES does

Washington County Health & Human Services is a public government department within Washington County, Oregon, operating as a political subdivision of the State of Oregon since 1859. The department delivers integrated health, housing, and human services to approximately 600,000 county residents through multiple divisions including the Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC), Public Health, the Homeless Services Division, and the Office of Access and Opportunity. Core service offerings include the Regional Affordable Housing Bond Program ($192.2M county allocation from $652.8M regional bond), the Affordable Housing Portfolio Rehabilitation ($258M across two phases, 592 apartments), a multi-program rent assistance portfolio serving 5,000+ households (Housing Choice Vouchers, Regional Long-term Rent Assistance, VASH, Foster Youth to Independence, Emergency Housing Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers, Public Housing), and a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) with annual grants of up to $35,000-$70,000. The department has housed 3,000+ households exiting homelessness and operates in coordination with multiple federal (HUD, VA), state (Oregon DHS, Oregon Health Authority), regional (Metro), and municipal (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Tigard, Tualatin) partners.

The business model is fundamentally tax-and-grant funded rather than commercial. Revenue is sourced from property taxes, federal grants (HUD rental assistance, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, American Rescue Plan Act funds), voter-approved bond measures (Metro Affordable Housing Bond 2018, Supportive Housing Services measure 2020), and regional Long-term Rent Assistance program funding. Services are delivered free or income-based to qualifying residents: AMI tiers span 30% (Extremely Low Income, e.g., $26,950 limit for 1-person household), 50% (Very Low Income), and 80% (Low Income/Workforce), with rent set based on income. The Affordable Housing Bond costs county homeowners approximately $72 per year on a $300,000 assessed home value. Distribution combines self-serve channels (RENTCafé online portal, county website), direct service (in-person center at 161 NW Adams Ave., Hillsboro, street outreach), and partner referrals (Community Connect coordinated entry, landlord network, 211 hotline). The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan under 'One Washington County' and the July 2025 Access and Opportunity Resolution reflect the department's current modernization posture. Core technology is government enterprise systems for public health tracking, housing services management, and human services delivery, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Legal name

Washington County, Oregon

Website

https://washingtoncountyor.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Washington County Health & Human Services is a public government department providing affordable housing, rent assistance, public health, and homeless services to roughly 600,000 Washington County, Oregon residents, funded primarily by property taxes, federal grants, and voter-approved bond measures.

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Product category

Public Health and Human Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Affordable housing programs
• Human services delivery
• Rental assistance programs
• Homeless services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagerstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding from property taxes collected within Washington County jurisdiction. The affordable housing bond cost county homeowners about $72 per year based on assessed home value of $300,000.
2. Metro Affordable Housing Bond: Voter-approved bond measure providing $192.2 million to Washington County for affordable housing development from the regional $652.8 million Metro bond.
3. Federal Grants: Funding from federal programs including HUD rental assistance, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
4. Supportive Housing Services Measure: Regional Long-term Rent Assistance program established in 2020 by County voters through Supportive Housing Services measure for households facing housing instability.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Washington County Health & Human Services is a government department providing public health, affordable housing, rental assistance, and human services to Washington County, Oregon residents. It administers a portfolio of rent assistance programs (Housing Choice Vouchers, Regional Long-term Rent Assistance, Emergency Housing Vouchers, VASH, Foster Youth to Independence, Mainstream Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers, public housing) serving 5,000+ households, develops and manages affordable housing through the Regional Affordable Housing Bond program ($192.2M allocation), and delivers community health improvement, homeless services, language access, and equity programs.

Product overview

Washington County Health and Human Services (HHS) is a government organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of health and human services to Washington County, Oregon residents. The department operates through multiple interconnected divisions including Health and Human Services, Department of Housing Services (through the Housing Authority of Washington County), and the Office of Access and Opportunity. Core service offerings include the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) with associated grant programs, affordable housing development and management through the Regional Affordable Housing Bond Program and HAWC Portfolio, rent assistance programs serving over 5,000 households, homeless services through the Homeless Services Division, and equity/access services including language access. The housing services portfolio includes both county-operated properties and partner-developed affordable housing across multiple municipalities, while health services focus on community health improvement, prevention, and health equity initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Washington County: Unifying vision and strategic effort that produces a vision for a special community and mission-focused organization to better serve the community.
• Washington County Public Health
• Community Connect
• Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC)

Products and services

• Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ households achieved housing stability exit from homelessness
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Confederated Tribes of Grand RondeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2022County staff worked with tribal representatives whose ancestors include the Atfalati-Kalapuyans, the first inhabitants of Washington County. Collaboration on land acknowledgement statement adoption.
• Metro (Portland Metro Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2018Regional partnership through voter-approved Affordable Housing Bond (Measure 26-199 and Oregon Measure 102). Provides $192.2 million to Washington County from $652.8 million regional bond for affordable housing development. Metro Community Oversight Committee reviews project plans.
• Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops affordable rental housing through partnerships with public and private sectors. Owns and operates public housing units and administers voucher programs. Created thousands of affordable units through development partnerships.
• Community Action (CAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Community Connect, Washington County's coordinated entry system for housing resources. Connects individuals in need to housing services including Regional Long-term Rent Assistance. Partners on Supportive Housing Services measure implementation.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program partnership providing rental assistance and supportive services to formerly homeless veterans. VA determines initial eligibility and provides ongoing case management support.
• Oregon Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher program partnership. Refers eligible youth ages 18-24 exiting foster care for rent assistance and transition support services.
• Oregon Health AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHP Housing Benefits partnership providing housing assistance for Oregon Health Plan members. Starting November 2024, OHP members may be eligible for housing benefits including rent assistance to prevent eviction.
• City of BeavertoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives $31.8 million of Metro Affordable Housing Bond funds for local affordable housing development within city limits. Coordinates on housing projects and policy.
• City of HillsborocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives $41.5 million of Metro Affordable Housing Bond funds for local affordable housing development. Coordinates on housing projects and policy.
• Private LandlordsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of private landlords throughout Washington County who participate in Housing Choice Voucher program and other rental assistance, accepting tenants with vouchers and rent subsidies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Oregon Health Authority: State-level public health agency that coordinates with Washington County on Community Health Improvement Plans, public health initiatives, and the new OHP Housing Benefits program.
• King County Housing Authority: Larger Pacific Northwest housing authority operating similar Housing Choice Voucher, public housing, and affordable housing development programs across greater Seattle.
• Oregon Department of Human Services: State agency administering foster care programs and referring Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher participants to Washington County for housing assistance.

Direct peers

• Housing Authority of Clackamas County: Public housing authority administering HUD voucher programs, public housing units, and affordable housing development in Clackamas County, directly comparable to HAWC.
• Multnomah County Health Department: Neighboring Oregon county government operating comparable health and human services, including rent assistance, public housing administration, and homeless services for the Portland metro area.
• Home Forward (Portland Housing Bureau): Multnomah County's housing authority, administering Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, and supportive housing programs in Portland. Directly comparable as a county-affiliated housing authority serving the same regional market.
• Clackamas County Health, Housing & Human Services: Adjacent Oregon county HHS department administering similar affordable housing, public health, and social service programs in the Portland metropolitan region.
• Community Action Organization (CAO): Washington County's nonprofit partner operating Community Connect, the county's coordinated entry system for housing services; comparable service-delivery model for homeless and at-risk populations.

Regional players

• Tacoma Housing Authority: Pacific Northwest housing authority operating similar HUD-administered voucher and public housing programs, serving as a comparable regional housing authority model.
• Metro (Portland Metro Government): Regional government that administers the Affordable Housing Bond and Supportive Housing Services measure, allocating $192.2M to Washington County. Comparable as a regional funding and oversight body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/WashingtonCntyOregon
• Facebookfacebook.com/WashCoOregon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/washingtoncountyor

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Subsidiaries2 records

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