Transitional Housing Expansion Project

Transitional housing is short-term housing for people who are experiencing homelessness. It gives them a safe and stable place to live while they work toward finding permanent housing or another long-term living option.

People living in transitional housing can get support based on what they need. This may include help finding housing, behavioral health, medical care, benefits, job resources, and other community services.

CHRO has found that some people experiencing homelessness need more help than regular shelters or independent housing can provide.

This transitional housing is meant to serve as a bridge between homelessness and permanent housing. Residents will have a stable place to live, onsite supervision, and connections to services while they work toward long-term housing stability.

There are units the City of Corvallis already owns, and they are being leased for transitional housing through a partnership between the City and Benton County.

Instead of building a new facility, this partnership uses housing that already exists to help meet an important need in the community.

The CHRO plans for a site to open and begin serving residents in January 2027. The timeline may change if additional time is required for any part of the project.

The housing is for individuals and families who are moving out of homelessness and would benefit from a stable, structured place to live with extra support as they work toward permanent housing.

People will be placed through the coordinated homeless response system. This means residents will be referred through local service partners, not by walking up to the property and asking to move in.

No. This is transitional housing, which means people can only stay for a limited amount of time. How long they stay will depend on their situation and the program’s time limits.

During their stay, residents will work on a housing plan that helps them move into permanent housing or another appropriate long-term option.

A low-barrier approach is meant to make it easier for people to get housing, especially if they have trouble joining or staying in programs that are more restrictive.

Low barrier does not mean there are no expectations. People living there will still need to follow guidelines that help keep everyone safe, stable, and the property running well.  There will also be a rule that no alcohol or drugs can be used on the property.

Yes. One main goal is to choose an experienced organization that can provide regular onsite staff to manage and support the property.

The County wants staff at the site during the day, and supervision or monitoring in the evening and at night. The final staffing plan will be decided during the selection and contract process.

Onsite staff will keep the housing safe, calm, and running well.  Their jobs may include watching over the property, reminding residents about the rules and expectations, responding to concerns, helping calm situations when there is conflict, helping residents with basic housing needs, and talking with partner agencies when someone needs more support.

In the evenings and overnight, staff will focus mainly on safety, stability, and responding to urgent concerns.

Not always. The onsite staff will be part of a larger team of services. They will not replace existing care teams or other community providers that residents may already have.

Many residents may already be working with behavioral health and medical providers, case managers, housing navigators, or other service providers.  Onsite staff will coordinate with these partners so residents can keep getting the care they need.

The plan requires staff who can notice problems early, help calm situations, remind people of the rules and expectations, and respond appropriately when something urgent happens. Staff will also call emergency services or partner agencies when needed.

The goal is to address concerns early and keep the housing area and neighborhood safe and stable.

The program uses clear rules and expectations, calming strategies, and problem-solving to help residents stay housed whenever possible.

Staff will respond to safety concerns and rule violations based on what happened.  A low-barrier program does not mean unsafe behavior or serious housing site concerns will be ignored.

Transitional housing is one part of a larger system. It provides a step between living in shelters or outside and moving into permanent housing for people who need more stability and support.

CHRO and the selected onsite provider will work with housing programs and community organizations to help residents get services and move toward longer-term housing.