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While the Olympics may seem ancient, Bull Run Watershed protection is older. Okay, it's not older than the ancient version of the Olympics, but we beat the modern version by a couple years. Read more!
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Portland Street Response first went live in February 2021. In the span of five tumultuous years, the program has grown into an essential pillar of Portland's public safety system.
Focused on helping people in mental health crisis, PSR brings an emphasis on de-escalation, support, and follow-up. PSR is unarmed and does not enforce laws. Rather, PSR works together with other first responders to resolve emergencies that don't fit neatly into categories that were designed 100 years ago.
Portland Street Response now has an annual budget of $10 million and a crew of 52 people responding to calls seven days a week. The team can shuttle folks to resources like shelters, day centers, and drug treatment. Last year they responded to a staggering 15,353 calls. The program has earned a reputation as a vital, trusted resource.
But the journey wasn't easy.
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Portland Parks & Recreation and Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) are partnering to re-launch the North Portland Fund Community Grants Program. Between 2026 and 2028, PPF will work with North Portlanders to distribute up to $70,000-$80,000 per funding cycle to community projects working to improve North Portland's neighborhood vitality and livability. The first grant cycle opens March 1, 2026.
Watch this video of the Budget Learning Session to better understand how the City’s budget works. Learn where funding comes from, how it is spent, explore the interactive budgeting dashboard tool, and hear answers to questions from community members.
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
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Be an exhibitor at Earth Day! We are looking for nonprofits, community organizations, government agencies, and other partners who want to share resources and spread the word about sustainable solutions. Sign up to be an exhibitor. Deadline: 5 p.m., March 20
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Join in community at the East Portland Community Center and get information about community safety services and resources, especially for East Portlanders. Feb. 28
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Information and application for Portland City Elections Community Education Contracts Program. This program will provide funding to community-based organizations to assist with voter education in 2026.
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Before, during, and after severe weather, get news, road closures, tips to get home safe, maps, tree emergency information and more.
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The Rental Services Office partners with community organizations and housing educators to offer free educational classes covering a variety of landlord-tenant law topics. Sessions available through June.
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New job openings at the City of Portland
New job openings
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Capital Controls Analyst II – CPPW
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Environmental Education – Nature Day Camp Series (CSA II, Ages 18+) – Open Continuous
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Environmental Education-YCC Youth Crew Member & NDC Teen Educator I (CSA I, Age 14+) Open Continuous
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Grants and funding
Through this new funding opportunity from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, one nonprofit organization will be awarded $140,000 to design or expand digital inclusion programming that supports safety, independence, and economic mobility for Survivors Of Violent Crime (SOVC).
Who's Eligible: Nonprofit and community-based organizations serving survivors of violent crime in Portland.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Veteran Tech Readiness Small Business Grant is designed to support military veteran–owned small businesses in building digital capacity and remaining competitive in an increasingly digital economy.
Who's Eligible: Micro or small businesses with fewer than 20 employees, at least 51 percent veteran-owned, and operating within the City of Portland.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
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Give us your feedback
Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. Since 2020, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has cut over $42 million of General Transportation Revenue–backed expenses. These significant cuts to the city's discretionary transportation revenue impact all our work. Our streets are falling apart, our bridges are aging, and we can't afford to make the safety improvements our communities are asking for. The cost of transportation construction has gone up, and funding hasn't increased to pay for it. Portland City Council is talking about how to solve this problem. Come to an open house to learn more – and give us your feedback.
This project will encourage the development of needed housing types – including affordable housing, accessible housing, and units with more bedrooms – by simplifying and updating zoning incentives associated with producing these types of housing. Project staff have released initial zoning code change recommendations – also known as the Discussion Draft – for broad public feedback. The Discussion Draft is open for public comment until Monday, March 23.
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Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. Since 2020, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has cut over $42 million of General Transportation Revenue–backed expenses. These significant cuts to the city's discretionary transportation revenue impact all our work. Our streets are falling apart, our bridges are aging, and we can't afford to make the safety improvements our communities are asking for. The cost of transportation construction has gone up, and funding hasn't increased to pay for it. Portland City Council is talking about how to solve this problem. Come to an open house to learn more – and give us your feedback.
As a response to the gun violence crisis in Portland, the Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group was formed to work with the police bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT). FITCOG assists with recommendations to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and response. Join our next hybrid public meeting on Feb.19.
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Serve on a board or committee
Procurement Services is establishing a highly collaborative, and effective advisory body that will be integrated into Procurement Services strategic planning and equity work. The member body will serve to advise on procurement equity strategy, policy development, and emergent initiatives and serve as a trusted partner to instill confidence that voices of the local contracting community are represented in City decisions involving public contracting and workforce development. Apply by Feb. 23
Want to have a say? We're looking for up to 8 volunteers to serve on the Portland Children's Levy Community Council advisory body. The Community Council advises staff and the Allocation Committee on PCL policies and processes, including funding, grant and Levy performance, and community engagement plans and practices. Learn more and apply by March 2
Administrative Rules
Visit the update pages for more details on the proposed changes and how you can give us your feedback!
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Portland City Council
Not sure what district you’re in?
Check our district map to find your district and your City Councilors.
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Join the Lunar New Year celebration at Midland Library! Enjoy lion dance from the White Lotus team, be in awe of the art of Wushu from Summit Wushu Academy, do crafts and more!
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Request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for any City of Portland program, service, event, or activity. To ensure the best response, please make your request at least five business days before the program or event, if possible.
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Your Portland moment
Portland City Archives, AP/103197
Jesse Jackson met with community leaders on October 12, 1988, at Columbia Villa, Portland’s largest housing project at the time. Teachers at the University Park Head Start Program, operated by the Albina Ministerial Alliance, brought 12 toddlers to see Jackson and eat cake in celebration of his recent birthday. “I’m delighted to have this privilege to return to Oregon again,” Jackson said. “Oregon has a very, very special piece of my heart, and I hope I have a special piece of Oregon’s heart.” Jackson, a civil rights leader and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, died on Feb. 17, 2026, at the age of 84.
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Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad
Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me
Awewen Kapas
Translation and Interpretation: 3-1-1
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711.
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