Regional Unsheltered Homelessness Emergency Response (EO 23-02)

Authorization: Governor Tina Kotek's Executive Order 23-02, issued January 10, 2023

Declaration: State of emergency due to homelessness

Program Duration: Effective immediately through January 10, 2024 (unless extended or terminated earlier by Governor)

Geographic Scope: Jackson County, Oregon

Program Goals:

• Rapidly expand low-barrier shelter capacity
• Rehouse people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
• Prevent homelessness to the greatest extent possible

Jackson County Targets:

• Rehouse 133 unsheltered households
• Create 67 new shelter beds

Community Need: Jackson County experienced 132% increase in homeless individuals from 2017 to 2022 (per Point-in-Time count)

Fund Administration: Delivered through Jackson County Continuum of Care and overseen by Jackson County's Multi Agency Coordination (MAC) group

Review Process: Independent review group including CoC members who have not applied during this funding cycle

Lead Coordinator: ACCESS facilitates Jackson County Continuum of Care

Application Process

1. Applications Being Accepted: For Jackson County
2. Review Committee: Independent group including CoC members not applying during this cycle
3. Application Materials: Full RFA and application form available
4. Focus Areas: Additional shelter bed capacity and rehousing of unsheltered homeless individuals

Required Documentation

• Complete RFA application (referenced as available)
• Project narrative addressing shelter expansion or rehousing of unsheltered individuals

Review and Selection

• Independent review by CoC and stakeholders
• Selection based on addressing EO goals for Jackson County