Oregon

ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.

Once a project is selected for funding and approved by the Housing Stability Council, the 3rd Party Cost Estimate will be required as a condition of the Funding Reservation.

Read on for a summary of the FAQs.

Eight areas were revised due to new survey data.

As a reminder, any questions related to the NOFAs must be submitted by email per the NOFA instructions and announcement.

The LIFT FAQs document has been updated and is posted here:  http://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/Pages/nofa-2018-LIFT-multifamily.aspx. Please make sure to check the FAQs regularly as new questions and answer will be added as needed. As a reminder, any questions related to the NOFA must be submitted to the MFNOFA@oregon.gov email address per the NOFA instructions and announcement. Phone calls […]

Both the 2018 9% LIHTC NOFA and HOME NOFA have been released on Oregon Housing and Community Services website. Any questions related to the NOFA must be submitted to the MFNOFA@oregon.gov email address per the NOFA instructions and announcement. Phone calls and direct emails to loan offices will be referred back to MFNOFA@oregon.gov. Please make […]

The HB 2002 Multifamily Housing Preservation Rules Advisory Committee will advise OHCS on program framework and draft administrative rules to implement the Multifamily Housing Preservation program established by HB 2002 (2017). Tuesday, January 23, 2018 – 3:00 p.m. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 725 Summer Street NE, Room 124 Salem, Oregon 97301. If you plan […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services is issuing a Request for Applications (“RFA”) to determine a list of Eligible Applicants experienced to implement a Rent Guarantee Program.

UPDATE: If you are unable to attend the training in-person, a live webinar will also be offered. –Jan. 3, 2018 — Multifamily Rental LIFT NOFA #4612 has been released. Please note the following specific changes in the 2018 LIFT NOFA: There is no primary and secondary consideration pool in this NOFA; however, points will be […]

Oregon Housing and Community Services’ new Multifamily Energy Program (formerly known as the Low Income Weatherization Program) delivers cash incentives as well as design support to all income-eligible projects, both NOFA and non-NOFA. Furthermore, the program now offers scaled incentives based on three participation pathways.

The total amount of assistance available for all pilot projects is between $1,000,000 – $4,500,000.

In response to the uncertain future of the Private Activity Bond (PAB) program caused by pending federal tax reform, OHCS is providing guidance to partners in an attempt to accommodate as many PAB transactions as possible.