About Tigard's Safe Parking Program

The Tigard Safe Parking Program is designed to provide safe places to sleep, shelter, and receive services with the goal of obtaining permanent, stable housing for people living in their cars. The City of Tigard has partnered with Just Compassion of East Washington County to operate the Program at three sites in Tigard, the first opened in September 2024.

A designated host site will host up to three households who are permitted to park, sleep, and spend their downtime in designated parking spaces. As a condition of enrolling in this program, participants must meet with a Case Manager at least once a week and make demonstrable progress toward permanent, stable housing.

To enroll, participants must successfully pass a background check that shows no history of past person-on-person or sexual crimes. The Safe Parking Coordinator also interviews participants for fit in the Program, and all participants must be approved by the Host Site representative.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do guests stay in the program?

Guests start with a 30-day probationary period in which they must meet with the Case Manager to complete a case management plan. Guests that complete the plan and comply with program rules throughout the probationary period will be able to stay for up to 120 days. After 120 days, guests may request an extension as long as they are making progress on their plan. 

Who would be eligible for the program? How would they enroll?

Washington County families and individuals that are experiencing homelessness and using their vehicle as primary residence are eligible. Vehicles must be operational with up-to-date registration. 

Potential guests contact Just Compassion at 503-624-4666 to enroll in the program. The Case Manager will invite the applicant in for an interview and intake process, during which they will complete a background check. Applicants will need to commit to working on a case management plan with the intention of transitioning into housing.  

How are the host sites and guests kept safe?

Guests sign agreements with the host sites that they will abide by the rules and program expectations. There is zero tolerance for violent behavior or drug and alcohol use on-site. No firearms or weapons are allowed on the property. Guests are expected to keep the site tidy, refrain from disruptive behavior and be good neighbors. They are responsible for parking only in their designated space and displaying their parking pass, notifying the Case Manager if they will not be on-site for more than three consecutive days, and observing quiet hours. The Tigard Police Department will be aware of program host sites and should be contacted if an emergency occurs; however, it is important to note that this program provides much greater management and safety for individuals and families living out of their vehicles than currently exists without it. 

Should community members engage with Safe Parking participants?  

While participants are in the Program, their parking space is their home, and we ask that you do not enter their space. If you would like to volunteer your time, provide goods, or give money, please consider supporting one of Tigard’s service providers:

Visit the Just Compassion of East Washington County webpage

Visit the Family Promise of Tualatin Valley webpage 

Visit the Good Neighbor Center webpage

Safe Parking Program Reports

The City will post monthly reports on Safe Parking Program outcomes, compiled from information provided by Just Compassion, Tigard Police Department, and TVF&R. Reports for program year 2025-2026 are published here and shared with the Safe Parking mailing list.

• January 2026 (PDF)
• December 2025 (PDF)
• November 2025 (PDF)
• October 2025 (PDF)
• September 2025 (PDF)
  
  
• Safe Parking Program Report - Year 1 (Sept. 27, 2024 - Aug. 31, 2025) (PDF)