Oregon Administrative Code

813-130-0100 Form of Assistance; Documentation (1) The department may provide HELP 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 needs and cash flow, other funding r…

813-130-0110 General Administrative and Monitoring Requirements (1) The department and HUD may perform such reviews or field inspections, including review and copying of documents, as they deem appropriate, inter alia, to ensure program compliance. Project owners must cooperate r…

813-130-0120 Remedies (1) If the department determines that there has been any material failure or default with respect to any term, covenant or condition of the solicitation or funding documents, applicable rules, directives, other program requirements, or otherwise, it may exer…

813-130-0150 Transfer of Recipient, Assistance or Ownership; Subordinate Liens; Encumbrances (1) A recipient of assistance under the HELP program or owner of a project for which such assistance is provided may not transfer or allow any transfer of any interest in itself, the assi…

813-135-0010 Purpose The rules of OAR chapter 813, division 135, are promulgated to carry out the provisions and enforce ORS 458.480 through 458.490 These rules implement the Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program. The program’s objective is to expand the state’s …

813-135-0020 Definitions Terms used throughout OAR chapter 813, division 135 may be defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS or statute), or in the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) General Definitions (OAR 813-005-0005), or herein. As used in these rules: (1) “Applicant…

813-135-0025 Local Innovation and Fast Track Homeownership Program Manual (1) The Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Manual for Homeownership Development dated July 31, 2026, describes the requirements and guidelines for homeownership projects. (2) The manuals may be accessed…

813-135-0026 Local Innovation and Fast Track Rental Program Manual (1) The LIFT Rental Program Manual incorporated and adopted as part of this division of administrative rules by reference, dated July 2025, describes the requirements and guidelines for multifamily rental projects…

813-135-0030 Eligibility (1) OHCS may use funds available pursuant to Article XI-Q of the Oregon Constitution for the LIFT Housing Program to acquire, construct, remodel, repair, equip, or furnish qualified property that is or will be owned or operated by the State of Oregon for …

813-135-0040 Allocation of Bond Proceeds (1) OHCS may, to the extent of its authority, allocate bond proceeds to projects selected for funding by the Housing Stability Council. (2) OHCS shall allocate the funds in compliance with the requirements of the Oregon Constitution, Artic…

813-135-0050 Application Requests and Charges (1) The process of obtaining LIFT funding will be specified in solicitation documents issued by OHCS. Additional direction and guidance can be found in the LIFT Manuals (See OAR 813-135-0025 and 813-135-0026). OHCS may solicit applica…

813-135-0060 Strategies for Serving Underserved Communities In order to reach historically underserved communities, all Applicants must include detailed information on how the project will provide service to communities of color, as instructed in the LIFT Manuals (See OAR 813-135…

813-138-0000 Purpose and Objective The rules of OAR chapter 813, division 138, are established to support implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 5505 (2021) (Or Laws 2021, chapter 658, section 1) and SB 5506 (2021) (Or Laws 2021, chapter 659, section 1) relating to funds provided for…

813-138-0005 Definitions Terms used in OAR chapter 813, division 138 are defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) or in OAR 813-005-0005 and herein. As used in these rules: (1) “Applicant” means a person or entity that applies for an allocation of PSH resources from the Department…

813-138-0015 Eligibility Eligibility for funding will vary by resource offering but in all cases the Project or unit must include all three PSH program elements, which include physical units (a minimum of five), project-based rental assistance, and comprehensive tenancy support s…

813-138-0020 Permanent Supportive Housing Funding Availability and PSH Program Manual (1) The Department has established the PSH Standards, Best Practices, and Program Manual to share the expectations and requirements for the PSH Program. In addition to funding for Rental Assista…

813-138-0025 Project Development - Eligibility for Bond Proceeds for PSH (1) The Department may use funds available or designated for PSH development including those pursuant to Article XI-Q, of the Oregon Constitution, for the PSH Program to acquire, construct, remodel, repair, …

813-138-0030 Project Development - Allocation of Bond Proceeds (1) The Department may, to the extent of its authority, allocate bond proceeds to Projects approved for funding by the Housing Stability Council. (2) When funded with Article XI-Q bonds, the Department shall allocate …

813-138-0035 Allocation of Rental Assistance and Comprehensive Tenancy Support Services Funding (1) The Department may, to the extent of its authority, allocate resources for Rental Assistance and Comprehensive Tenancy Support Services to Projects awarded funding by the Housing S…

813-138-0040 Application Requests and Charges for Development Funds (1) The Department may solicit applications for an allocation of Program funds from interested parties when such resources are available. (2) The Department may require a non-refundable application charge from an…

813-138-0045 Applications for Rental Assistance and Comprehensive Tenancy Supportive Services Funding To request Rental Assistance or Comprehensive Tenancy Supportive Services funding, Applicants must submit an application along with any applicable charges as required by the deve…

813-140-0000 Purpose and Objectives OAR 813, division 140, is promulgated to accomplish the purpose of ORS 458.705 through 458.740, specifically 458.720 through 458.740, which implement the Community Development Incentive Project Fund. The Community Development Incentive Project …

813-140-0010 Definitions All terms used in OAR chapter 813, division 140, unless otherwise specifically defined herein have the meanings given in ORS 458.705 through 458.740. As used in OAR chapter 813, division 140, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Board" means the C…

813-140-0020 Fund Purposes (1) The primary purpose of the Fund is to provide Gap Financing to help local communities or to use as an incentive to obtain additional funding commitments from other sources. (2) The Fund is not intended to provide financing to replace other financing…

813-140-0030 Fund Administration (1) The Board will develop program guidelines, including specific project criteria and financing mechanisms which can be found in the Program Overview and application materials. (2) The Department will administer the Fund in accordance with ORS 45…

813-140-0040 Eligible Uses of the Fund (1) The Oregon Housing and Community Services Department may make grants and loans for the purpose of financing capitalized project costs (including but not limited to project management or consultant fees that are related to project develop…

813-140-0050 Eligible Applicants and Eligible Projects (1) Eligible applicants include local governments and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. (2) To be eligible for funding, a proposed project must meet the following criteria: (a) The project must be located within the urb…

813-140-0060 Funding Preferences Among proposed projects that meet the requirements of OAR 813-140-0050, preference will be given to projects that meet one or more of the following categories: (1) Are designed in a manner that maximizes long-term sustainability through use of rec…

813-140-0080 Rating Criteria In addition to evaluation of a proposed project's compliance with the requirements of OAR 813-140-0050 and taking into consideration the preferences set forth in 813-140-0060, the evaluation of a proposed project may include, but is not limited to, co…

813-140-0090 Lending Criteria (1) The Department's lending criteria allows the Fund to create quality development patterns, produce a sound loan portfolio and create a sustainable loan fund. (2) The Department shall permit the assumption of an appropriate level of risk, maintain …

813-140-0096 Application Process for Funding from Housing Preservation Community Incentive Fund (1) All housing projects financed by OHCS with HUD Section 8 rental assistance contracts that have been renewed or will be renewed are eligible to apply for funding from the Community …

813-140-0100 Award (1) The Director shall announce the applicants receiving Fund awards. An applicant who receives a Fund award will be issued a reservation and conditional award. (2) Except upon the written approval of the Department, no moneys will be disbursed from the Fund un…

813-140-0105 Application Process for Large Community Incentive Fund (1) The application process for obtaining a grant or loan from the Fund may involve, but is not limited to, a competitive review process, a first come-first reviewed process, or such expedited process as is neces…

813-140-0110 Small Community Incentive Fund (1) The Small Community Incentive Fund may provide loans and grants to eligible projects which require a financial incentive or gap financing. The maximum amount of financing that may be provided by the Small Community Incentive Fund fo…

813-140-0120 Waiver The Department may waive or modify any requirements of OAR 813, division 140, unless such waiver or modification would violate applicable federal or state statutes or regulations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 90.800 - 90.840, 90.630, 183, 446, 456.515 - 456.…

813-145-0000 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 145 of the administrative rules is to implement the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Funding for ESG comes from federal funds authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act, as established in 24 C…

813-145-0010 Definitions Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-145) 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) "At risk of hom…

813-145-0015 Manuals Effective on July 1, 2025, the Emergency Solutions Grant Program Operations Manual (ESG Manual) with the requirements and standards therein, is incorporated into and adopted as part of division 813-145-0015 of the department's administrative rules, 813-145-00…

813-145-0020 Administration (1) OHCS may contract with subgrantees to provide eligible ESG services (see OAR 813-145-0030) in service areas in such manner to provide holistic coverage statewide without duplication or overlap of services. (2) OHCS will allocate ESG funds to all el…

813-145-0026 Applicant Eligibility (1) ESG services shall be made available to households who meet eligibility requirements as outlined in the ESG Manual, including but not limited to: (a) An income within limits for applicable ESG services as defined in the ESG Manual; and (b) A…

813-145-0030 Use of Funds (1) Use of ESG funds must be in compliance with ESG requirements for eligible households. (2) To the extent of available funding, eligible ESG services include, but are not limited to: (a) Street outreach; (b) Emergency shelter; (c) Homelessness preventi…

813-145-0040 Application for Funding; Funding Agreement (1) Prior to providing any ESG 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 and is conside…

813-145-0050 Recordkeeping and Compliance Monitoring (1) Subgrantees and their subrecipients must maintain accurate financial records satisfactory to OHCS and consistent with ESG requirements, which document the receipt and disbursement of all ESG funds by OHCS. Subgrantees must …

813-145-0060 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…

813-145-0070 Challenge of Subgrantee Action (1) Any household aggrieved by a subgrantee administering or providing ESG services may challenge the subgrantee's action by entering the subgrantee's administrative review process (see OAR 813-145-0080). Any household who received eith…

813-145-0080 Review by Subgrantee (1) Subgrantees must establish in writing a process satisfactory to OHCS that enables all potentially eligible households, having received ESG services or not, to contest a determination by the subgrantee or its subrecipients that either denies, …

813-200-0001 Purpose and Objectives OAR chapter 813, division 200 provides specific guidance pursuant to ORS 458.505 to 458.545, specifically ORS 458.505 to 458.515. These statutes designate Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) as the state agency responsible for administ…

813-200-0005 Definitions Terms used throughout OAR chapter 813, division 200 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) "Crisis assist…

813-200-0008 Manuals The LIHEAP & OEAP Intake Operations and Policy Manual (program manual) with the requirements and standards therein, dated October 1, 2025, is incorporated into and adopted as part of this division of administrative rules, by reference. The program manual may …

813-200-0010 Administration (1) OHCS may contract with subgrantees to provide eligible program services (see OAR 813-200-0030) in service areas in such manner to provide holistic coverage statewide without duplication or overlap of services. In a service area where a Community Ac…