Oregon

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 […]

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 (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 (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 […]

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 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 (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 (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 (OHCS) is helping to preserve 233 much-needed affordable homes for older adults, the fastest-growing segment of Oregon’s homeless population.

Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) updates have been finalized and published.

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Neighborhood Partnerships (NP) award $6.62 million to help families and individuals save and build assets.

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently conducted a comprehensive financial analysis of the Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) portfolio.