Oregon

Oregon Housing and Community Services is hosting an in-person and virtual public hearing on the Oregon Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-28 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan application amendment. Date: July 14, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: 725 Summer Street NE, Room 124B Salem, OR 97301 Virtual meeting details: 2027-28 CSBG […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) released the latest update of its portfolio financial report and dashboard, analyzing the financial performance of affordable rental housing properties in the state’s portfolio from FY21 to FY24. OHCS uses this analysis to identify trends in operating expenses and understand the current reality of affordable housing property performance. Key […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) selected five projects through the Factory-Produced Housing Initiative to support the construction of 117 affordable rental and for-sale homes for Oregonians throughout the state. The initiative, created out of House Bill 3145 in the 2025 Legislative Session, seeks to spur awareness and adoption of factory-produced housing across Oregon and […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is hosting a public hearing for the administrative rules that are being amended for the Housing Preservation program to align with the updated program requirements as specified in Senate Bill 51(2025). The hearing officer will be reviewing the drafted rules and provide an opportunity for public comment and feedback. […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Business Development Department (OBDD), has posted for public comment the 2026-30 draft Consolidated Plan and the 2026 Annual Action Plan.  The 2026-30 Consolidated Plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) designed to […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services is hosting a Rules Advisory Committee on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. to support the rule filing for the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) program. During this meeting, the committee will review the drafted rules and provide feedback on the drafted fiscal and economic impact statements. This meeting does not include a comment period […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) awarded $1.95 million in capacity building grants from the ORCA CB program to 13 community partners working to expand and preserve affordable rental housing across the state. These grants are designed to help organizations be more efficient, deepen regional collaboration, and pilot innovative outcomes-based solutions that aim to build […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Fair Housing Council are partnering to offer a series of fair housing trainings throughout 2026. These are free webinars for anyone interested in learning more about fair housing issues statewide and how to prevent illegal housing discrimination in Oregon. Learn more about each webinar and register to reserve your spot in these upcoming […]

The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties located in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland, totaling 329 affordable units.  The projects were selected through the Oregon Centralized Application process – a first-of-its-kind approach that streamlines funding to help preserve and create more affordable housing faster and more efficiently.  More details about each project can be found in the Housing Stability Council […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services is hosting an “Ask the Experts” training featuring the OHCS Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit (OAHTC) and Preservation program staff. This training will have a panel of experts who will explain how OAHTC and affordable housing preservation resources support long-term affordability and what project teams should consider when navigating these […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services announced the launch of the Tribal Housing Grant Fund (THGF), which is a first-of-its-kind program to provide state funds to help address the housing needs of the Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon.  Program funds can be used for affordable rental housing and homeownership initiatives, as well as to maintain By and For Initiative-Native […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) funded the creation and preservation of 208 affordable homes through the Oregon Centralized Application process. The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for five properties located in Portland, Hillsboro, and Phoenix.  These developments will serve a diverse range of people, including wildfire survivors, communities of color, and older adults. One of these is […]