HUD Launches Investigation of Portland-Area County Over Race-Based Homelessness Programs

Aaron Sibarium· May 29, 2026 · 7:15 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has initiated an investigation into Multnomah County, Oregon, regarding its race-based homelessness programs. The investigation follows reports that the county prioritizes housing assistance based on race, potentially violating the Fair Housing Act. HUD officials have expressed concerns that these practices may exacerbate homelessness rather than address it effectively.

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▪HUD launched an investigation into Multnomah County over race-based homelessness programs.
▪The county's allocation scheme awards more points for requesting culturally responsive services than for long-term homelessness.
▪Multnomah County plans to spend over $200 million on race-conscious housing programs in the next fiscal year.

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Trump Administration HUD Launches Investigation of Portland-Area County Over Race-Based Homelessness Programs The move comes after the Free Beacon reported that Multnomah County prioritizes minorities for housing, offers 'culturally specific' apartments for 'BIPOC community' Homeless camp tents in northeast Portland (Wikimedia Commons) Aaron Sibarium May 29, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday launched an investigation into Multnomah County, Oregon, over the county's race-based homelessness programs, writing in a letter to county officials that the…

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