Shelter funding cliff and regional cuts
Summary
Regional funding for shelters is set to drop by about half — roughly $5 million — starting next year, plus a new $30,000 per-bed cost cap. Bend has made real progress on homelessness (16% fewer people unsheltered in 2026), but keeping shelters open past mid-2027 will require new local or state money.
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 50% regional cut — about $5 million — lands in fiscal 2027, with the city's one-time $1.7 million bridge funding only carrying current shelter capacity through the next year.
If council and regional partners find replacement funding, the roughly 600 people currently using Bend's shelter beds and safe parking keep a safety net.
If the funding gap isn't closed, shelter closures — including the planned Franklin Avenue shelter closure — could push hundreds back onto the street.
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