About the Task Force
House Bill 2100, adopted in 2021, directed the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Department to establish the Task Force on Homelessness and Racial Disparities. Its mission was to identify and make recommendations on how the state could:
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Decrease rates of racial disparity among people experiencing homelessness and receiving services.
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Change the state's funding structure to address racial disparities among people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
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Receive advice and information about needed services.
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Modify the contracting process and eligibility for service providers.
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Recommend solutions for funding homeless services, including:
- Updating delivery and eligibility requirements for federal and state funds.
- Improving how the state collects and shares information about homelessness and related services.
- Developing strategies to eliminate racial disparities in access and outcomes.
Task Force Reports
The Task Force issued two major reports. Together they outline a roadmap for transforming Oregon’s homelessness response system through equity-focused strategies, structural reform, and sustained investment.
January 2022 Legislative Report: Findings and Recommendations
March 2023 Legislative Report: Findings and Recommendations
Need assistance?
Please email
teresa.d.conner@hcs.oregon.gov to request copies of the reports or for additional support.
Past Meetings