Board OKs up to $25,000 grant and land-use covenant for Gales property to advance safe‑parking and shelter proposal Deschutes County approved up to $25,000 in Crow grant funds to offset rezone costs for the Gales family’s proposed safe-parking and indoor/outdoor shelter project and authorized a land-use restrictive covenant that would record if zoning changes are approved, restricting use through 12/31/2040.

Deschutes County is paving the way for a groundbreaking proposal that combines safe parking with future low-income housing, committing $25,000 to support the Gales family's vision for community betterment.

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Deschutes County hears update on Cleveland Commons permanent supportive housing Housing Works told the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners that Cleveland Commons, a permanent supportive housing development, is operating and stabilizing residents while providing supportive services; staff noted early staffing challenges, more than 1,400 staff-resident contacts and that state-supported services underwrite operations. County 

Cleveland Commons is not just a housing project; it's a thriving community where over 1,400 interactions are helping residents reclaim their lives and stability.

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Sisters Community Voices Concerns Over Mackenzie Meadow Village Rezoning Proposal Residents oppose Mackenzie Meadow Village rezoning citing wildfire risk and non-affordable housing.

Community members in Sisters, Oregon are rallying against the controversial Mackenzie Meadow Village project, fearing it will worsen housing inequality and pose wildfire risks.

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Deschutes County expands housing funding to support paroles and treatment access County budget includes $50,000 for housing, resulting in 227 months of client support

Deschutes County is revolutionizing community support by allocating $50,000 for housing, resulting in an incredible 227 months of stability for clients transitioning from supervision.

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