Multnomah County Allocates Funds for Legal Services and Rent Assistance for Those Impacted by Federal Enforcement

Policy ID

POR-LA-2025-12-28

Local Response

Portland

Legislative Action

Financial Assistance

Short Description

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, which encompasses a majority of Portland, OR, approved a resolution to establish the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund to provide increased legal services support and rent assistance for families impacted by federal enforcement.

Date Adopted

12/18/2025

Updates

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, following the approval of this resolution, launched the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund in January 2026. The fund included $250,000 to support legal services and rent assistance for community members impacted by federal enforcement activity.