Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Multnomah County, Oregon.
Multnomah County has the 1st largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties, by ACS estimates. You can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative at Multnomah County VSO - Five Oak Building or Multnomah County VSO - Portland VA Medical Center; confirm the current service officer, appointment and location before traveling. ODVA veterans services information is a referral for general inquiries and help finding the current county or tribal veterans service office, not accredited claims help. The Fairview VA Clinic is 2 miles away, and the Portland, OR Vet Center is 10 miles away; distances are straight-line measurements from the county center, not driving distances. Vietnam era only is the largest service era, with about 10,600 veterans, give or take 878. Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. The linked state page gives full benefit terms.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Multnomah County.
Five Oak Building 209 SW 4th Ave. Portland, OR 97204Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Oregon county or tribal veterans services
ODVA-listed veteran service office; call to confirm assistance and meeting details.
Area served: Multnomah County.
Portland VA Medical Center, Main Building, 3rd Floor Chaplain/Social Work Office (Room 3B-100) 1505 NE 122nd Ave Portland, OR 97239Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Oregon directory.
ODVA lists county and tribal veteran service offices. Contact the listed provider to confirm the current service officer, appointment and location.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 31,600, give or take 1,520 civilian veterans in Multnomah County.
By ACS estimates, Multnomah County has the 1st largest veteran population among Oregon's 36 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Multnomah County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 26 percent below the Oregon share; below the national share. | 30 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 9 percent below the Oregon share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Multnomah County has about 7,620, give or take 666 veterans 75 and older, making up 24 percent of its veterans compared with 29 percent in Oregon.
Veterans under 35 in Multnomah County number about 2,780, give or take 485; their 9 percent share is above Oregon's 8 percent.
Women veterans in Multnomah County number about 3,660, give or take 427; their 12 percent share is above Oregon's 9 percent.
| Measure | Multnomah County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $55,060 ± $3,675 | $50,959 ± $1,009 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $47,739 ± $580 | $41,615 ± $222 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 10.7% ± 1.5 points | 8.7% ± 0.5 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 32.2% ± 2.4 points | 34.6% ± 0.7 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 70.0% ± 3.4 points | 70.4% ± 1.3 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 7.8% ± 2.4 points | 5.1% ± 0.6 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 97.2% ± 0.8 points | 96.2% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 37.9% ± 2.0 points | 30.7% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 28,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 35,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 8,939 veterans in Multnomah County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,066 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,253 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,237 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,684 |
| 100 percent | 1,699 |
FY2019: 9,056 recipients. Change to FY2025: -117.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 517 VA-backed home loans out of 14,559 home loans made in Multnomah County (3.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $474,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 10,600, give or take 878) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 6,000, give or take 683).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $204.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $320.3 million in medical care spending in Multnomah County for FY2025.
Vancouver VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1601 East 4th Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661-3753
New-patient wait for mental health: 50 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 51 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Fairview VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1800 Northeast Market Drive, Fairview, OR 97024-7000
New-patient wait for mental health: 59 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 54 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 2 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Portland, OR Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
4706 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97213
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Portland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
100 SW Main Street, Floor 2, Portland, OR 97204
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Multnomah County is Portland VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Portland, OR, about 14 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Multnomah County is Salem Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Salem, OR, about 50 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Portland RO (station 348); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Willamette National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
11800 SE Mount Scott Boulevard Portland, OR 97086
503-273-5250
About 8.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Washington State Veterans Cemetery - Medical Lake (opens in a new tab)
21702 W Espanola Rd Medical Lake, WA 99022
509-299-6280
About 263.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
This cemetery is in another state. State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules, which can include residency in that state.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Portland, Gresham/Multnomah County CoC counted 522 veterans experiencing homelessness (294 sheltered, 228 unsheltered).
OR-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 473 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Vancouver VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 360-759-1901. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Multnomah County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Oregon veterans rated at least 40 percent disabled may exempt some homestead assessed value.
Eligible Oregon children and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent service-connected receive tuition waivers toward qualifying bachelor or master degrees.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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