Oregon Administrative Code

813-047-0015 Application Review (1) The Department may, within 30 calendar days of receipt of an application, approve the application or request additional information from the applicant. If within this 30-day period, the Department takes no formal action on the application or ha…

813-047-0020 Grant (1) The Department will confirm to the applicant in writing the amount of assistance, if any, to be provided from the Program. In the grant award letter, the Department will inform grant recipients of their eligibility to apply for additional grant funding from…

813-047-0025 Waiver The Director may waive or modify any requirements of OAR 813, division 47, including any waiver or modification as may be necessary or convenient to comply with the rules, regulations or procedures prescribed by any source of funds for the Program, unless such…

813-048-0005 General Purpose The rules of OAR 813, division 048 are established to accomplish the general purpose of ORS 458.305 to 458.310, specifically 458.310, which authorize the Department to establish a Housing Revitalization Program to carry out the purposes of the Act by …

813-048-0010 Definitions All words and terms are used in OAR 813, division 48 as defined in the Act, and as provided by 813-005-0005 and herein. As used in these rules, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) “Act” means ORS 458.305 to 458.310. (2) “Applicant” means a unit of…

813-048-0015 Eligibility for Housing Revitalization Program Funds (1) The Department may provide funds from the Housing Revitalization Program subject to availability of funds in the Program and limitations otherwise prescribed by law, and only for the purposes specified or allow…

813-048-0020 Application Procedure and Requirements (1) The Department may from time to time solicit applications for Housing Revitalization Program funds, and may, in its discretion, consider for funding only applications received as a response to such solicitation. (2) All appl…

813-048-0025 Application Review (1) For loans or grants where the amount requested from the Housing Revitalization Program does not exceed $100,000, or any other form of assistance, the Department shall consider the application and approve, disapprove, or request additional infor…

813-048-0030 Form of Assistance (1) The Department shall confirm to the Applicant in writing the type of assistance, if any, to be provided from the Housing Revitalization Program. Assistance may be in the form of, but is not limited to, loans, grants, or contract agreements. (2)…

813-051-0000 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 51 of the administrative rules is to implement the Housing Stabilization Program (HSP). HSP is one homelessness relief program, which is funded through federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF…

813-051-0010 Definitions Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-051) may be defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) or in the OHCS General Definitions (OAR 813-005-0005). Terms used within this division observe those definitions, except as defined below: (1) "Eligible famil…

813-051-0015 Manuals Effective on July 1, 2025, the Housing Stabilization Program Operations Manual (HSP Manual) with the requirements and standards therein, is incorporated into and adopted as part of division 813-051-0015 of the department's administrative rules, 813-051-0000 t…

813-051-0020 Administration (1) OHCS may contract with subgrantees to provide eligible HSP services (see OAR 813-051-0040) in service areas in such manner to provide holistic coverage statewide without duplication or overlap of services. (2) OHCS will allocate HSP funds to all su…

813-051-0030 Applicant Eligibility (1) HSP services shall be made available to family households who are receipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal grant funds and are residents of Oregon. (2) Specific requirements and documentation to provide proof of …

813-051-0040 Use of Funds (1) Use of HSP funds must be in compliance with HSP requirements for eligible family households. (2) To the extent of available funding, eligible HSP services include, but are not limited to: (a) Housing costs; and (b) Program delivery. (3) Subgrantees w…

813-051-0050 Application for Funding; Funding Agreement (1) Prior to providing any HSP services using OHCS funding, subgrantees must submit biennially an application for funding to OHCS. A funding agreement must be approved by OHCS in writing before being operative. (2) Applicati…

813-051-0060 Recordkeeping and Compliance Monitoring (1) Subgrantees and their subrecipients must maintain accurate financial records satisfactory to OHCS and consistent with HSP requirements, which document the receipt and disbursement of all HSP funds by OHCS. Subgrantees must …

813-051-0070 Remedies (1) OHCS reserves the right to identify deficiencies in the performance of any subgrantee or their subrecipients discovered during program operations or compliance monitoring activities and take remedial action upon such subgrantees, including, but not limit…

813-051-0080 Challenge of Subgrantee Action (1) Any household aggrieved by a subgrantee administering or providing HSP services may challenge the subgrantee's action by entering the subgrantee's administrative review process (see OAR 813-051-0090). Any household who received eith…

813-051-0090 Review by Subgrantee (1) Subgrantees must establish in writing a process satisfactory to OHCS that enables all potentially eligible households, having received HSP services or not, to contest a determination by the subgrantee or its subrecipients that either denies, …

813-052-0000 General Purpose The rules of OAR 813, division 52 establish and implement the Homeownership Development Incubator Program (HDIP), the purpose of which is to provide grants and low-interest loans to create new homeownership opportunities for Oregonians. Statutory/Othe…

813-052-0005 Definitions The following definitions and those in ORS Chapters 456 and 458 apply to OAR Chapter 813, unless the context indicates otherwise, or the term is otherwise defined in a subsequent division: (1) "Affordability Period" means the period during which a project…

813-052-0010 Eligibility for Homeownership Development Incubator Program Funds (1) The department may distribute HDIP program funds consistent with OAR chapter 813 pursuant to relevant solicitation documents including, but not limited to a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) …

813-052-0020 Application Procedures (1) The department may require payment of a non-refundable application charge from any applicant requesting HDIP funds through a formal solicitation or otherwise. (2) The department may require payment of other charges with respect to its reaso…

813-052-0030 Application Review (1) An application for assistance from the HDIP program is subject to the department’s evaluation and approval, disapproval or modification according to criteria in the solicitation documents or otherwise that may include, but are not limited to th…

813-052-0040 Form of Assistance (1) The department may provide HDIP funds in the form of a grant or a loan, or a combination of both. Loan rates and terms, if applicable shall be determined by the department based on a project's or applicant’s needs and cash flow, other funding r…

813-053-0000 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 53 of the administrative rules is to implement the Elderly Rental Assistance Program (ERA). ERA is administered through ORS 458.375. The purpose of ERA is to fund local homeless prevention programs that …

813-053-0010 Definitions Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-053) may be defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) or in the OHCS General Definitions (OAR 813-005-0005). Terms used within this division observe those definitions, except as defined below: (1) "Elderly househ…

813-053-0015 Manuals Effective on July 1, 2025, the State Houseless Funds Program Operations Manual (SHF Manual) with the requirements and standards therein, is incorporated into and adopted as part of division 813-053-0015 of the department's administrative rules, 813-053-0000 t…

813-053-0020 Administration (1) OHCS may contract with subgrantees to provide eligible ERA services (see OAR 813-053-0040) in such manner as to provide holistic coverage statewide without duplication or overlap of services. (2) OHCS will allocate ERA funds to all subgrantees thro…

813-053-0030 Applicant Eligibility (1) ERA services shall be made available to very low income elderly households that are homeless or unstably housed. (2) A household member’s duration of Oregon residency or immigrant status shall not be considered as part of the eligibility cri…

813-053-0040 Use of Funds (1) Use of ERA funding must be in compliance with ERA requirements for eligible households. (2) To the extent of available funding, eligible ERA services include prevention of homelessness. (3) Program service exclusions are provided for in the SHF Manua…

813-053-0050 Application for Funding; Funding Agreement (1) Prior to providing any ERA services using OHCS funding, subgrantees must submit biennially an application for funding to OHCS. A funding agreement must be approved by OHCS in writing before being operative. (2) Applicati…

813-053-0060 Recordkeeping and Compliance Monitoring (1) Subgrantees and their subrecipients must maintain accurate financial records satisfactory to OHCS and consistent with ERA requirements, which document the receipt and disbursement of all ERA funds by OHCS. Subgrantees must …

813-053-0070 Remedies (1) OHCS reserves the right to identify deficiencies in the performance of any subgrantee or their subrecipients discovered during prorgram operations or compliance monitoring activities and take remedial action upon such subgrantees, including, but not limi…

813-053-0080 Challenge of Subgrantee Action (1) Any household aggrieved by a subgrantee administering or providing ERA services may challenge the subgrantee's action by entering the subgrantee's administrative review process (see OAR 813-053-0090). Any household who received eith…

813-053-0090 Review by Subgrantee (1) Subgrantees must establish in writing a process satisfactory to OHCS that enables all potentially eligible households, having received ERA services or not, to contest a determination by the subgrantee or its subrecipients that either denies, …

813-055-0001 Purpose OAR chapter 813, division 55, is promulgated to carry out the allocation of monies deposited in the General Housing Account and to carry out the account’s purpose of meeting critical housing needs, building the organizational capacity of affordable housing pa…

813-055-0010 Definitions Certain terms used in this division are defined in the Act, OAR 813-005-0005, and herein. Other terms may be identified in the text of this division (including by incorporation), otherwise in chapter 813, or applicable law. As used in this division: (1) "…

813-055-0020 Distribution of GHAP Funds; Eligibility (1) The department may distribute GHAP program funds consistent with OAR chapter 813 pursuant to relevant solicitation documents including, but not limited to the Oregon Consolidated Application (ORCA), or as otherwise determin…

813-055-0040 Application Procedure and Requirements (1) The process to obtain GHAP assistance typically will be spelled out in the solicitation documents issued by the department. In addition to, or in lieu of formal solicitation documents, the department may provide other means …

813-055-0050 Application Review (1) Funding decisions for GHAP Development may be made using the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Affordable Rental Housing Division (ARH) Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) Process, as described in OAR 813-002-0005 through OAR 813-0…

813-055-0065 Form of Assistance; Documentation (1) The department may provide GHAP funds in the form of a grant or a loan, a combination of both, or as a contract. Loan rates and terms, if applicable shall be determined by the department based on a project's or applicant’s needs …

813-055-0075 Distribution and Expenditure of Funds (1) The department may distribute GHAP funds pursuant to relevant solicitation documents including, but not limited to the Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA), or otherwise under this division, and pursuant to relevant funding …

813-055-0085 Charges (1) An applicant requesting General Housing Account funds shall pay an application fee or charge as may be required by the department. (2) An applicant or owner of a multifamily affordable housing development project that receives GHAP assistance shall pay a …

813-060-0005 Purpose and Objectives (1) OAR chapter 813, division 60, is promulgated to carry out the provisions of ORS 456.515 to 456.720 as they pertain to the administration by the Housing and Community Services Department (Department) of the Older Adult Housing Program (OAHP)…

813-060-0010 Definitions As used in these rules, unless otherwise indicated by the context: (1) “Accessible” means that the housing complies with federal accessibility guidelines implementing the Fair Housing Amendments of 1988, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq., as amended and in effect on…

813-060-0020 Older Adult Housing Program Manual (1) Additional guidance, including eligibility, affordability and funding terms, application process, and program requirements, is outlined in the OAHP Manual dated July13, 2026, incorporated into and adopted as part of this divisio…

813-060-0025 Loan Security Notwithstanding any other provision contained in the Program rules, the Department shall not disburse funds for a loan until: (1) The loan is secured by a fully executed trust deed note and first lien trust deed or other evidence of security; and (2) Th…

813-060-0030 Eligible Disabled Housing Projects (1) The Department shall evaluate each Project for consistency with the Department’s interpretation of sound architectural design and prudent underwriting standards, as established in OAR 813-060-0031. (2) In order to qualify for a …