Community Needs Hearing

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Multnomah County Library, 475 NW Division Street Join this hearing to help us collect community feedback regarding the housing, infrastructure, economic and social service needs of area residents and prioritize those needs during the preparation of the 2026-30 Consolidated Plan and the consortium partners’ 2027-28 Action Plans. Dinner will be provided for attendees and children may attend with adult attendees. The Consortium partners are committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, call 503-618-2814, email [email protected] or indicate the need for these services on your online registration at least three days prior to the meeting. The hearing will take place at the Multnomah County Library - East County Large Community Room 2H and 2J on the second floor. Email [email protected]. In your email, please indicate the number of people in your group and whether children will be in attendance with you. More about the Portland Consortium and planning process The Portland Consortium, which includes the City of Gresham, City of Portland, and Multnomah County, is beginning its Annual Action Plan process for FY 2027-28. The 2027-28 Action Plan is the second of five Action Plans in the 2026-30 five-year Consolidated Plan. The process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s formula block grant programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), to address ascertained community needs. The purpose of these hearings is to collect community feedback regarding the housing, infrastructure, economic and social service needs of area residents and prioritize those needs during the preparation of the consortium partners’ 2027-28 Action Plans. For each jurisdiction, call or review website for instructions regarding public testimony, meeting times, website registration and phone information. Questions? Email [email protected].