Multnomah County is preparing to move a successful motel shelter designed to primarily serve Black people experiencing homelessness to a larger location in North Portland. County officials have negotiated a 10-year lease on a 65-room Motel 6 starting at just under $1.8 million a year. That price is expected to rise by 2% annually starting in 2026. That figure includes utilities, insurance, housekeeping and maintenance, officials said. In addition to the building costs, the county will also pay Urban League of Portland, which specializes in services for the Black community and people of color, to run the facility. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: Google Maps #portland #portlandoregon #northportland #houselessness #houselessnessresources #multnomahcounty #theoregonian