City's Response to Houselessness

Tigard City Council has continuously affirmed their support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as a city priority. The city’s response is shaped by balancing legal requirements, community concerns on livability, and the need to provide safe and humane options for people experiencing homelessness.  

Homelessness is a complex issue that requires a range of innovative responses and collaboration between many different community partners. Tigard’s responses include working with Washington County to support houseless services such as family and adult shelter; managing a Safe Parking Program; enforcing the city’s Time/Place/Manner camping ordinance; providing access to public restrooms; and ensuring an efficient response to encampment cleanup. 

Learn more about city’s efforts below: 

Local Resources 

Learn more about social services in Tigard with our Community Resource Card

English Community Resource Card

Spanish Community Resource Card

Anyone seeking shelter must call Washington County Community Connect to get connected to services: 503-640-3263. 

For questions related to City of Tigard’s response to homelessness, connect with Tigard’s City/County Homelessness Liaison: Megan Cohen, megan.cohen@tigard-or.gov or 503-758-4970.