City Council votes unanimously to adopt code refinements that help shelter providers site and tailor improvements to their properties

Changes focus on small outdoor shelters like Safe Rest Villages.

February 27, 2023 11:05 am News article

City Council to consider updates to the Shelter to Housing Continuum Project

Portlanders invited to testify on new proposals to streamline the process of creating shelter for people experiencing houselessness, address code barriers, and unanticipated technical issues.

January 20, 2023 12:24 pm News article

Shelter to Housing Continuum – Part 2 proposals head to City Council

The Planning and Sustainability Commission recommends the S2HC2 proposal after adding a few code amendments; Portlanders can testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on Feb. 8, 2023.

November 18, 2022 2:37 pm News article

Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project heads to Planning and Sustainability Commission

Commissioners will hear testimony on proposals to streamline the process of creating shelters for people experiencing houselessness; address code barriers and unanticipated technical issues.

October 11, 2022 10:33 am News article

Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project ready for public review

New proposals will streamline the process of creating shelter for people experiencing houselessness; address code barriers and unanticipated technical issues.

September 2, 2022 12:20 pm Blog post

Major updates to the City’s housing-related zoning rules coming August 1

Changes will increase housing supply and accessibility for low-, moderate- and middle-income Portlanders; addresses houselessness and lack of affordable apartments and homes for community members.

July 16, 2021 4:57 pm News article

Shelter to Housing Continuum Code Package – Notice of Adoption

Includes links to the ordinance and supporting documents, exhibits, and findings.

May 13, 2021 12:25 pm News article

City Council unanimously adopts Shelter to Housing Continuum Code Package

Changes expand where homeless shelters are allowed, add a new shelter format (outdoor shelters), and allow group living more broadly as well as occupancy of RVs and tiny houses on wheels.

April 29, 2021 12:55 pm News article

Faith-based institutions will play a role in resolving the homeless crisis

City Council accepts one more amendment to the Shelter to Housing Continuum proposals.

April 16, 2021 9:30 am News article

City Council Amends Shelter to Housing Recommendations

Temporary homeless shelters will not be allowed in parks or adjacent parking lots.

April 1, 2021 3:31 pm News article

City Council to consider amendments to the S2HC package on Wednesday, March 31

Commissioners signal that temporary shelters will not be permitted in natural areas and parks.

March 25, 2021 12:54 pm Blog post

Shelter to Housing Updates

March 24, 2021 5:36 pm Press release

PSC recommends Shelter to Housing Continuum Zoning Code changes

City Council will hold a public hearing on March 17th, before the City’s housing emergency expires.

Updated March 24, 2021 5:06 pm News article

Public invited to submit testimony on proposed new shelter and group living regulations

The Planning and Sustainability Commission has completed its public hearings. Written testimony on the S2HC Proposed Draft is open via the Map App until 5:00 PM on December 21, 2020. Oral testimony is closed.

Updated December 17, 2020 12:00 pm News article

Planning and Sustainability Commission to hold public hearings on the Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2HC) project

Portlanders invited to testify on proposed new shelter and group living regulations that would further fair housing, expand shelter and housing options, and improve City code to aid shelter and housing providers.

December 1, 2020 1:00 pm News article

New zoning code proposals aim to provide more housing and shelter for people experiencing houselessness

BPS and partners retool City regulations to expand shelter options and make it easier for nonprofit and for-profit housing providers to meet the homeless crisis.

Updated October 18, 2020 11:50 am News article