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Hillsboro’s future year-round shelter is taking shape with construction advancing and operator selection on the horizon.  

Since construction began in early January, framing of the main building is complete and roofing is underway. Work on the individual shelter pods will begin soon. 

In partnership with Washington County, the shelter will provide adults with emergency shelter, wrap-around support, and connections to housing. Visit Engage Hillsboro to learn more about the design & amenities.

Operator Selection Moves Forward with Community Input 

Project partners are collecting proposals from experienced operators for 24/7 staffing and management of the 75-bed facility. 

With feedback from community engagement, qualifications include: 

• Commitment to racial equity & serving vulnerable populations
  
  
• Culturally-specific & culturally-responsive services
  
  
• Trauma-informed care 
  
  
• Support & materials offered in Spanish, other languages as-needed
  
  
• Effective coordination with partner organizations 

Operations will be funded through Washington County’s allocation of Metro’s Supportive Housing Services Measure. 

Find more information & ask questions about the Request for Proposals on Washington County's procurement portal.

Next Steps 

• The Request for Proposals closes May 5 & the operator will be announced in June.
  
  
• Neighborhood Plan community engagement is planned for summer 2025.

• The shelter is expected to open in winter 2025-26. 

Stay Informed

Visit Engage Hillsboro to see the full project timeline, learn more about the plans, or ask us a question.

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Past Updates

• Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter Celebrates Groundbreaking, Published March 7, 2025
  
  
• Year-Round Shelter Construction is Now Underway, Published January 16, 2025

Learn More

• Hillsboro’s Homelessness Initiatives
  


• Safe Rest Pods on SW 17th Avenue (now closed)


• Washington County Neighborhood Plans
  


• Washington County Emergency Shelters
  


• Washington County Day Centers & Homeless Resources