Portland Solutions was established in 2024 to create a centralized program hub to address Portland's most pressing homelessness and livability challenges, including outreach, shelter, impact reduction, and reclaiming public spaces.

Portland's Public Camping Ordinance prohibits camping in public spaces when people have access to reasonable alternate shelter. It also sets rules for camping that threatens health and safety. The City paused enforcement in February 2025 and will resume enforcement starting November 1, 2025.

Portland's City Street Outreach Team engages with people experiencing homelessness to connect them with resources and available shelter.

A compilation of frequently asked questions and answers about the Streets Services Coordination Center. Please note that this information frequently changes and evolves, but we will do our best to keep this information as current as possible.

A collection of general homelessness related resources.

Complete this form to request that a City Street Outreach Worker contact you or someone you know who is currently homeless or unsheltered about support services. Due to resource limitations, completing the form does not guarantee placement in a shelter site or place you on a waitlist for shelter.

The Street Services Coordination Center streamlines services to those living outside and increases the efficiency of the City of Portland’s homelessness response efforts.

A compilation of just a few of the individual successes the Street Services Coordination Center has experienced since April 2022.