Oregon
Oregon Launched Construction Loan Guarantee Program to Reduce Barriers for Affordable Housing Development
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH) launched the Construction Loan Guarantee (CLG) Program. The program decreases risk to lenders, making it easier for developers to access construction loans to build affordable homes for people with low to moderate incomes. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature allocated $20 million to OHCS to establish the program. Following a request for proposals (RFP) process, OHCS awarded the funding to NOAH to […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Takes Action to Preserve 1,300+ Affordable Homes
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will invest $23.2 million to stabilize affordable housing properties facing urgent financial challenges, helping preserve 1,362 homes at rents people can afford. The Housing Stability Council (HSC) voted Friday, Jan. 9 to approve the funding for 15 properties located in Multnomah County. The legislature allocated $50 million in new lottery bonds to OHCS for preservation and stabilization. […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services 9% LIHTC Funding Request Window Open: ORCA and Set-Aside Updates
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced the opening of the 9% LIHTC Funding Request Form and updates to the Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) manual (Version 2.2). Affordable rental housing projects seeking to request 9% LIHTC resources to develop or preserve housing will have the opportunity to submit their projects for consideration. As outlined in the State of Oregon 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), projects seeking […]
Oregon Ask the Experts: 9% LIHTC Training, January 21
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will host an “Ask the Expert” training featuring the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) team. This training will focus on the 2026 9% LIHTC request process, how this process aligns with the Oregon Centralized Application, and provide developers and other partners an […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Prepares 2026 9% LIHTC Funding Request Forms
The 9% LIHTC Request Form will be available starting January 12, 2026. As outlined in the State of Oregon 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), projects seeking 9% LIHTC resources must complete a 9% LIHTC Request Form indicating their interest and including key details about their projects that will used in a competitive selection process. OHCS […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Funds the Creation and Preservation of More Than 4,800 Affordable Homes in 2025
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) funded the creation or preservation of 4,806 affordable rental homes across Oregon. It’s a 50% increase from the 3,208 affordable homes funded in 2024. This growth is significant as the housing industry continues to experience supply chain delays and rising costs. OHCS is one of the first housing finance […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Invests in 261 New and Existing Affordable Homes
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the development and preservation of 261 affordable rental homes across Oregon. The state’s housing finance agency is reinforcing its commitment to addressing housing affordability through strategic investment and community partnership. The affordable housing projects, approved by the Oregon Housing Stability Council (HSC) this month, span both urban centers and […]
Oregon Housing and Community Service Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Rulemaking
OHCS is hosting a public hearing for the administrative rules that are being amended within the Permanent Loan Guarantee Program to align with other Affordable Rental Housing Division programs. The hearing officer will be reviewing the drafted rules and provide an opportunity for public comment and feedback. Date: Nov. 20, 2025 Teams Meeting: Join the Teams meeting. Time: 11 a.m. Hearing […]
Oregon Celebrates 2025 Supportive Housing Institute Graduates
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), in partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), announced the graduation of seven project teams from the 2025 Oregon Supportive Housing Institute (SHI). These teams receive intensive training and technical assistance to help design and develop Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). The SHI is a key part of Oregon’s […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services commits funding to bring 1,100+ new affordable homes statewide
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced the commitment of $291 million in funding to support the development of 1,171 new affordable homes across the state. This milestone, approved by the Housing Stability Council (HSC), includes funding for 12 projects that will serve a wide range of Oregonians, including older adults, veterans, families exiting homelessness, agricultural workers, and […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Doubles Energy Bill Assistance Funding to Help Families Address the Rising Cost of Living
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds a significant investment that will help more households with low incomes pay their utility bills. In June, legislators passed House Bill 3792, doubling funding for the Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP) from $20 million to $40 million. Governor Tina Kotek signed the bill, along with other energy affordability bills, […]
Oregon Housing and Community Services Helps Preserve 230+ Affordable Homes for Older Adults at the Rose Schnitzer Tower in Portland
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is helping to preserve 233 much-needed affordable homes for older adults, the fastest-growing segment of Oregon’s homeless population.