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Temporary Outdoor Shelters
Program Guide
CATEGORTY:
Commercial Construction
EFFECTIVE:
February 11, 2022
RESPONSIBLE BUREAU:
, Director
Bureau of Development Services
Building Official
1900 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
I. Background
In April 2021, House Bill 2006 was passed by the Oregon Legislature changing
requirements for homeless shelters. Effective August 1, 2021, the City of Portland
declared a Housing State of Emergency due to an unmet need for safe and habitable
shelter. The Bureau of Development Services recognizes that the City of Portland
needs development guidance for establishing temporary outdoor shelters. This guide
provides building, water, and sanitary sewer requirements while recognizing that no two
temporary outdoor shelter sites are identical. Shelter providers will work with the city
development bureaus to ensure that shelter facilities meet the minimum requirements
for safety and sanitation based on the unique needs of each shelter site.
II. Applicability
The City of Portland, Multnomah County, or City and County approved nonprofits offer
temporary outdoor shelter to people in need. Temporary outdoor shelters serve a
limited number of people and are typically open for limited durations. The Bureau of
Development Services (BDS), Portland Fire and Rescue (PFR), Fire Marshal’s Office
(FMO), Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), and the Portland Water Bureau (PWB)
will allow a temporary outdoor shelter when the requirements of this guide are met.
When the use of a temporary outdoor shelter exceeds the limits prescribed in this guide,
a full recreational park permit is required.
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