OHCS AWARDS $7.5 MILLION TO HELP PROVIDE HOUSING IN RURAL OREGON

January 9, 2024 2:50 a.m.

Oregon Housing and Community Services has awarded $7.5 million in funding allocated through the Homeless Housing Response and Capacity Strengthening Notice of Funding Availability.

An OHCS release said this is the first award of a one-time $25 HOME American Rescue Plan federal investment. These funds will go towards developing housing for those who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness in Oregon’s rural communities.

The award went to develop Liberty Village Apartments in Hermiston which will focus on veterans at risk of homelessness. This property is being built by Umatilla County Housing Authority and Casa of Oregon. The project will provide 17 total homes, 15 with rental assistance, and primarily affordable at 30% median family income.

OHCS has reserved $1.5 million to provide rural housing organizations with funding to increase their capacity to address housing needs in their communities. Applicants include seven organizations in rural areas including Peace at Home Advocacy Center in Douglas County.

For more information on this funding award, visit the Housing Stability Council web page: https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/hsc/Documents/meetings/2024/2024-JAN-05-HSC-Meeting-Packet.pdf