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Benton County Receives Revised Conditional Use Permit Application from Republic Services - 10/31/24

On October 30, 2024, Republic Services submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. This application is a revision of the one filed on July 19, 2024, that was deemed “Incomplete” by the Planning Division of Benton County Community Development. The County anticipates that this revision includes more detailed technical reports and a broader spatial analysis to assess the existing conditions and potential impacts of landfill operations.

Benton County has a statutory 30-day period to complete a Completeness Check—a quality measure to ensure all required and requested information is included, along with any necessary supporting documents. The County will once again utilize the expertise of an outside consultant for technical support to ensure all aspects of the application are thoroughly reviewed. Because of the timing of this filing—just before a general election and a possible labor strike—the County expects to use the full 30 days allowed to provide a response to Republic Services.

If the application is deemed Complete, the review process will begin and must be completed within 150 days. If the application is Incomplete, Republic Services may use the rest of the six-month period to provide the County more information from the August 16, 2024 Incompleteness Letter sent to Republic Services. 

The full application can be viewed online. For detailed information on the Conditional Use Permit process, please refer to the Land Use Application Process flow chart

Citizens who would like to receive updates on the process can contact pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov and request to be added to the County’s solid waste management email list.

Benton CHRO Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool
Benton CHRO Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool
14 rehoused through Benton County's Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool Program (Photo) - 10/24/24

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CORVALLIS, ORE.—Fourteen (14) households (individuals or families) have moved into housing through the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) since its inception in July 2024. 

The FHSP funds, locates, and secures housing with wraparound supports for people experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of reducing the frequency and duration of homelessness. Key components of the project include: 

  • Housing navigation
  • Intensive case management
  • Street outreach
  • Rent assistance and move in supports
  • Property managers/owners engagement and recruitment

What makes the FHSP unique in Benton County is that it brings property managers and owners to the table as key partners in Benton County’s response to homelessness. The FHSP does this through outreach, education, and recruitment of property owners and managers; innovative lease and contract agreements to incentivize property owners/managers participation; and conflict resolution between tenants and property owners/managers aimed at preventing eviction. 

“The success of this program relies on strong relationships with property owners and managers and our network of local homeless service providers,” said Rebecca Taylor, Project Manager for the Benton County Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO). 

Street outreach teams and service providers from Benton County Health Department and community-based organizations identify participants eligible for FHSP services and work with the CHRO to ensure successful housing placements. 

“It’s not just a referral to our program and then we take it from there. We are in ongoing coordination with the referring support agencies and the property managers and owners to ensure successful housing placements. We couldn’t do this without our partners,” Taylor said. 

The FHSP is part of a state-funded pilot program led by the CHRO, a partnership including the City of Corvallis, City of Philomath, Community Services Consortium (CSC), and the Benton County Health Department. 

In July 2023, the CHRO was awarded $1.2 million through House Bill 5019 with a goal of achieving long-term housing stability for 31 households by June 30, 2025. An additional $975,000 was awarded through Oregon Senate Bill 5701 as part of the Oregon Rehousing Initiative (ORI) which increased the goal by twenty (20), for a total of 51 households. 

The CHRO continues to seek additional funding sources to develop programming and support staffing while maintaining as much flexible funding as possible to serve households in need. 

Recently, the CHRO successfully competed for two (2) one-time funding opportunities through InterCommunity Health Network – Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO): 

“We’re grateful for the funding we’ve received from our state and local partners to help sustain this work,” said April Holland, Director of the Benton County Health Department. 

“We also know that so much more systemic change is needed to ensure everyone in Benton County has an opportunity to live in decent, safe, and affordable housing,” Holland said. 

For more information on Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool program, visit their website at health.bentoncountyor.gov/fhsp 

Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.


14 hogares realojados por medio del Fondo de Ayuda de Vivienda Flexible del Condado de Benton 

CORVALLIS, ORE.—Catorce (14) hogares (individuos o familias) se han mudado a viviendas a por medio del Fondo de Ayuda de Vivienda Flexible (FHSP, por sus siglas en inglés) desde el inicio del programa en julio de 2024. 

El programa de FHSP financia, ubica y asegura viviendas con apoyos integrales para personas sin hogar con el objetivo final de reducir la frecuencia y la duración de la falta de vivienda. Los componentes clave del proyecto incluyen: 

  • Navegación de vivienda
  • Administración intensiva de casos
  • Alcance a la comunidad
  • Asistencia para pagar la renta y apoyo para la mudanza
  • Participación y reclutamiento de administradores/dueños de propiedades

Lo que hace que al programa de FHSP único en el Condado de Benton es que reúne a los administradores y dueños de propiedades como socios clave en responder a la falta de vivienda en el Condado de Benton. El programa de FHSP hace esto por medio de conexiones a la comunidad, la educación y el reclutamiento de dueños y administradores de propiedades; contratos de renta y acuerdos innovadores para motivar la participación de los dueños/administradores de propiedades; y la resolución de conflictos entre inquilinos y dueños/administradores de propiedades con el objetivo de prevenir el desalojo. 

“El éxito de este programa depende de las relaciones sólidas con los dueños y administradores de propiedades y nuestra red de proveedores de servicios locales para personas sin hogar”, dijo Rebecca Taylor, Gerente de Proyectos de la Oficina de Respuesta Coordinada para Personas sin Hogar del Condado de Benton (CHRO por sus siglas en inglés). 

Los equipos de alcance a la comunidad y los proveedores de servicios del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Benton y las organizaciones comunitarias identifican a los participantes que son elegibles para los servicios del programa de FHSP y trabajan con la CHRO para garantizar la colocación exitosa de las viviendas. 

“No se trata solo de un referido a nuestro programa y luego nos encargamos de todo. Estamos en constante coordinación con las agencias de apoyo que refieren a nuestro programa y los administradores y dueños de propiedades para garantizar la colocación exitosa de las viviendas. No podríamos hacer esto sin nuestros socios”, dijo Taylor. 

El programa de FHSP es parte de un programa piloto financiado por el estado dirigido por el CHRO, una asociación que incluye a la Ciudad de Corvallis, la ciudad de Philomath, el Consorcio de Servicios Comunitarios (CSC) y el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Benton. 

En julio de 2023, el CHRO recibió $1.2 millones a través del Proyecto de Ley de la Cámara de Representantes 5019 con el objetivo de lograr estabilidad de vivienda a largo plazo para 31 hogares antes del 30 de junio de 2025. Además, se dieron $975,000 adicionales a través del Proyecto de Ley del Senado de Oregón 5701 como parte de la Iniciativa de Reubicación de Oregón (ORI), que aumentó la meta en veinte (20), para un total de 51 hogares. 

El CHRO continúa buscando fuentes de financiamiento adicionales para desarrollar la programación y el personal de apoyo, al mismo tiempo que mantiene la mayor cantidad posible de financiamiento flexible para atender a los hogares necesitados. 

Recientemente, el CHRO compitió con éxito por dos (2) oportunidades únicas para obtener fondos a través de InterCommunity Health Network – Coordinated Care Organization (IHN-CCO): 

“Estamos agradecidos por el financiamiento que hemos recibido de nuestros socios estatales y locales para ayudar a sostener este trabajo”, dijo April Holland, Directora del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Benton. 

“También sabemos que se necesita mucho más un cambio sistemático para garantizar que todos en el Condado de Benton tengan la oportunidad de vivir en casas decentes, seguras y accesibles”, dijo Holland. 

Para obtener más información sobre el programa de Ayuda de Vivienda Flexible del Condado de Benton, visite su sitio web en health.bentoncountyor.gov/fhsp. 

El Condado de Benton es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa y no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión o el acceso a nuestros programas, servicios, actividades, contratación y prácticas de empleo. Este documento está disponible en formatos e idiomas alternativos a pedido. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Información Pública al 541-766-6800 o pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

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Entrenamiento Condado de Benton para tiendas que venden alcohol y tabaco
Entrenamiento Condado de Benton para tiendas que venden alcohol y tabaco
Benton County Health Department to host compliance training for retailers of alcohol and tobacco products (Photo) - 10/17/24

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Benton County Health Department will conduct a free compliance training for employees and owners of local businesses selling alcohol and tobacco products. The training will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Benton County Sunset Building in Corvallis at 4077 SW Research Way. Interested participants should register for the training by October 23. 

 This training will support employees of tobacco and alcohol retailers in understanding how to stay in compliance with local and state laws on selling alcohol and tobacco products. Attendees will learn how to identify a person’s age and spot a fake ID, how to use black lights and magnifying lenses to check IDs, and how to identify excessive alcohol consumption and signs of intoxication. The training will also offer information on fentanyl awareness and overdose prevention, including naloxone training. 

“Retailers play a key role in helping prevent substance use and access by minors,” said Suzie Beaupre, Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Education Program Coordinator for Benton County Health Department. 

“We really have two main goals with this training program,” said Beaupre. “The first is to prevent substance use among minors, and the second is to help support our local businesses in staying in compliance with the law.” 

The training will be held in English and language interpretation can be provided if requested. Free lunch will be provided, and participants will receive free handheld black lights for checking IDs and free naloxone kits for overdose response and prevention. Attendees can also participate in a drawing to win a gift card. 

The training is offered by the Benton County Health Department’s alcohol, drug, and tobacco prevention and education programs, in partnership with their harm reduction program, Corvallis Police Department, Oregon State University, and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). 

Retailer trainings are a part of the Health Department’s ongoing efforts to address the health impacts of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances, including statewide awareness campaigns Rethink the Drink and Smokefree Oregon. 

“The Red Cup campaign is another project we’ve done with OSU, and Corvallis Police Department that focuses on reducing rates of binge drinking among college students,” said Beaupre. “We hope to bring new life to that campaign in the near future, as well as to be able to offer cannabis compliance trainings.” 

People who work in places that sell alcohol or tobacco products can register for the training online at https://bit.ly/RetailerTraining24 or contact suize.beaupre@bentoncountyor.gov for accommodations requests and more information. 

Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.


El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Benton ofrecerá un entrenamiento sobre el cumplimiento de la venta de alcohol y tabaco a los comerciantes de estos productos 

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Benton ofrecerá un entrenamiento gratis sobre el cumplimiento de la venta de alcohol y tabaco para empleados y propietarios de negocios locales que vendan estos productos. El entrenamiento se llevará a cabo el sábado 26 de octubre de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en el edificio Sunset del Condado de Benton en 4077 SW Research Way en Corvallis. Los interesados en participar deben registrarse para el entrenamiento antes del 23 de octubre. 

Este entrenamiento ayudará a los empleados de los negocios que venden tabaco y alcohol a comprender cómo cumplir con las leyes locales y estatales sobre la venta de alcohol y productos de tabaco. Los participantes aprenderán a identificar la edad de una persona y a detectar una identificación falsa, cómo usar luces negras fosforescentes y lupas para verificar identificaciones y cómo identificar el consumo excesivo de alcohol y signos de intoxicación. El entrenamiento también ofrecerá información para crear conciencia sobre el fentanilo y la prevención de sobredosis, incluyendo una capacitación sobre naloxona. 

“Los negocios desempeñan un papel fundamental a la hora de ayudar a prevenir el consumo y el acceso a sustancias por parte de los menores”, afirmó Suzie Beaupre, Coordinadora del Programa de Prevención y Educación sobre el Consumo de Alcohol y Drogas del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Benton. 

“Realmente tenemos dos objetivos principales con este entrenamiento”, afirmó Beaupre. “El primero es prevenir el consumo de sustancias entre los menores y el segundo es ayudar a apoyar a nuestros negocios locales para que cumplan con la ley”. 

El entrenamiento se dará en inglés y se puede ofrecer interpretación en otros idiomas si se solicita. Habrá un almuerzo gratis y los participantes recibirán linternas portátiles sin costo para revisar las identificaciones y kits de naloxona gratis para responder y prevenir una sobredosis. Los participantes también podrán participar en un sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de regalo. 

El entrenamiento es ofrecido por los Programas de Prevención y Educación sobre el Consumo de Alcohol, Drogas y Tabaco del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Benton, en asociación con su Programa de Reducción de Daños, el Departamento de Policía de Corvallis, la Universidad Estatal de Oregón y la Comisión de Licores y Cannabis de Oregón (OLCC). 

Estos entrenamientos son parte de los esfuerzos continuos del Departamento de Salud para abordar los impactos en la salud del alcohol, el tabaco y otras sustancias, incluyendo las campañas para crear conciencia a nivel estatal de Rethink the Drink y Vive Sin Fumar. 

“La campaña Red Cup es otro proyecto que hemos realizado con OSU (Universidad Estatal de Oregón) y el Departamento de Policía de Corvallis que se enfoca en reducir las tasas de consumo excesivo de alcohol entre los estudiantes universitarios”, dijo Beaupre. “Esperamos darle nueva vida a esa campaña en un futuro cercano, así como también poder ofrecer entrenamientos sobre el cumplimiento de las leyes para la marihuana”. 

Las personas que trabajan en lugares que venden alcohol o productos de tabaco pueden registrarse para el entrenamiento en línea en https://bit.ly/RetailerTraining24 o comunicarse con suize.beaupre@bentoncountyor.gov para solicitar adaptaciones y obtener más información. 

El Condado de Benton es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa y no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión o el acceso a nuestros programas, servicios, actividades, contratación y prácticas de empleo. Este documento está disponible en formatos e idiomas alternativos a pedido. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Información Pública al 541-766-6800 o pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

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2024 property tax statements released by Benton County Assessor's Office - 10/14/24

The 2024 property tax statements have been released by the Benton County Assessor’s Office. Property owners can now access certified property values and 2024 tax statements on the County Assessor’s website at https://assessment.bentoncountyor.gov/property-account-search/.

If you are a business owner who submitted a Return electronically via eNoticesonline.com and did not choose to opt out of receiving your Real Property or Business Personal Property statement electronically, please remember to check your email associated with the registered account to find your tax statement. If your Business Personal Property account is under the cancellation threshold of $22,500, you will not receive a tax statement for the business.  

Important Payment Information:

  1. Payments for property taxes are due by November 15, 2024.
  2. Property owners who choose to pay their taxes in full by November 15 will receive a 3-percent discount.
  3. Alternatively, taxpayers have the option to spread their payments over several installments. The first installment, equal to one-third of the total amount due, is payable on November 15, followed by subsequent one-third payments on February 15 and May 15, 2025.
  4. It’s important to note that interest, as per ORS 311.505, will be charged on any late installment payment. However, interest on the late portion of the first installment payment due on November 15 will not start accruing until December 16.

Payment Methods

Taxpayers have multiple convenient methods to make payments:

  1. Deposit payments at the drop box located at the Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis.
  2. Visit the County Tax Office on the first floor of the Kalapuya Building.
  3. Send payments via postal mail to the Benton County Tax Office, P.O. Box 964, Corvallis, Oregon, 97339. Payments must be postmarked by November 15 to be considered timely.
  4. Make payments at Oregon State Credit Union branches within Benton County or at the Umpqua Bank in Monroe. Please ensure you bring your payment coupons when making payments at these financial institutions.
  5. Make online payments by following the steps to pay by credit card, debit card, or electronic check.
  6. Pay by phone at 1-866-898-2918.

For any inquiries or further information regarding tax statements, payment options, or related tax matters, please contact the Benton County Tax Office at 541-766-6808 or send an email inquiry to financeinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

For valuation questions please contact the Benton County Assessment Department at 541-766-6855 or send an email inquiry to assessmentinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.


Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.