Oregon lawmakers announce $3 million in new rental assistance funding

OREGON. (KPTV) – Oregon lawmakers introduced greater than $3 million in extra rental help funding in a launch Tuesday.

The funding follows Gov. Tina Kotek declaring a “Homelessness State of Emergency” following her inauguration and unveiling a $130 million finances plan.

“This funding comes at a vital time for Oregonians dealing with the tightest rental market in many years,” stated Congressman Earl Blumenauer, “For years, I’ve labored to make the federal authorities a greater associate with native communities to unravel the housing disaster.”

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The funding shall be damaged down between the Oregon Housing and Neighborhood Providers ($2,034,948.16) and the Metropolis of Portland ($1,107,256.77).

“This funding tackles some of the pressing crises in Oregon—housing affordability,” stated Senator Jeff Merkley. “For a lot of households, the continuing pandemic has precipitated lack of earnings and new, surprising prices, making it particularly onerous to maintain up with hire. Nobody ought to have to decide on between placing meals on their desk or a roof over their head.

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