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Oregon Housing And Community Services Invests In 261 New And Existing Affordable Homes (Photo) - 11/10/25

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the development and preservation of 261 affordable rental homes across the state. The state’s finance agency is reinforcing its commitment to addressing housing affordability through strategic investment and community partnership.  

 

“Increasing housing supply is the single most important way to make life better and more affordable for Oregonians,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “We want Oregon to be a place where everyone can thrive. A place where people's fundamental needs are met, businesses can grow, and communities are strengthened by locally driven solutions. We cannot afford to wait or be incremental in our actions to bring about this future.” 

 

The affordable housing projects, approved by the Oregon Housing Stability Council (HSC), span both urban centers and rural communities and represent an investment of more than $100 million in affordable housing this month.

 

“This is shared progress with housing partners across the state. Every month, we move towards a future where every Oregonian has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home,” said Mary Farrell, member of the HSC. “These homes represent hope, opportunity, and a more equitable Oregon.”   

 

These are the new housing projects approved for funding in November:  

 

Project Name 

City/ County 

# of Homes 

Developer / Owner 

Golden Rain Apartments 

Grants Pass/ Josephine 

38 (preserved) 

MJ Housing preservation Initiative 

Green Family Housing 

Green/ Douglas 

53  

Adapt Integrated Health Care and DCM Communities, LLC 

Henry Street Apartments 

Beaverton/ Washington 

52  

New Narrative 

Horizon Court 

Hermiston/ Umatilla 

22   

Horizon Project Inc. 

Mississippi Avenue Project 

Portland / Multnomah 

30 

Self Enhancement, Inc.  

Ochoco Manor 

Prineville / Crook 

28 (preserved) 

WPL Investments LLC and Lee Pacific Properties, Inc.  

Path Home Family Village 

Portland / Multnomah 

38  

Path Home and Edlen & Co 

 

 

These projects will be funded through a combination of state and federal resources, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Preservation funds, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) funds, Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credits (OAHTC), and Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) funds.  

 

Two additional affordable housing developments that previously received gap funding were also allocated Private Activity Bonds andLIHTC, or additional LIFT funds. Find more information about each affordable housing development in the HSC meeting packet. 

 

About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 

OHCS is Oregon's housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs. 

Oregon Housing And Community Services Invests In 261 New And Existing Affordable Homes (Photo) - 11/10/25

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the development and preservation of 261 affordable rental homes across the state. The state’s finance agency is reinforcing its commitment to addressing housing affordability through strategic investment and community partnership.  

 

“Increasing housing supply is the single most important way to make life better and more affordable for Oregonians,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “We want Oregon to be a place where everyone can thrive. A place where people's fundamental needs are met, businesses can grow, and communities are strengthened by locally driven solutions. We cannot afford to wait or be incremental in our actions to bring about this future.” 

 

The affordable housing projects, approved by the Oregon Housing Stability Council (HSC), span both urban centers and rural communities and represent an investment of more than $100 million in affordable housing this month.

 

“This is shared progress with housing partners across the state. Every month, we move towards a future where every Oregonian has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home,” said Mary Farrell, member of the HSC. “These homes represent hope, opportunity, and a more equitable Oregon.”   

 

These are the new housing projects approved for funding in November:  

 

Project Name 

City/ County 

# of Homes 

Developer / Owner 

Golden Rain Apartments 

Grants Pass/ Josephine 

38 (preserved) 

MJ Housing preservation Initiative 

Green Family Housing 

Green/ Douglas 

53  

Adapt Integrated Health Care and DCM Communities, LLC 

Henry Street Apartments 

Beaverton/ Washington 

52  

New Narrative 

Horizon Court 

Hermiston/ Umatilla 

22   

Horizon Project Inc. 

Mississippi Avenue Project 

Portland / Multnomah 

30 

Self Enhancement, Inc.  

Ochoco Manor 

Prineville / Crook 

28 (preserved) 

WPL Investments LLC and Lee Pacific Properties, Inc.  

Path Home Family Village 

Portland / Multnomah 

38  

Path Home and Edlen & Co 

 

 

These projects will be funded through a combination of state and federal resources, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Preservation funds, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) funds, Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credits (OAHTC), and Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) funds.  

 

Two additional affordable housing developments that previously received gap funding were also allocated Private Activity Bonds andLIHTC, or additional LIFT funds. Find more information about each affordable housing development in the HSC meeting packet. 

 

About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 

OHCS is Oregon's housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs. 

Oregon Housing And Community Services Honors Oct. 30 As Weatherization Day In Oregon (Photo) - 10/30/25

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) commemorates Oct. 30, 2025, as Weatherization Day in Oregon in recognition of the state’s longstanding commitment to energy efficiency, health, and housing stability. The proclamation, signed by Governor Kotek, honors the work of the agency and its network of local partners who have helped thousands of low-income households make their homes safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient. 

 

“Many homes were built before energy efficiency homes were common, leaving families today with heightened costs and health risks,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “The OHCS weatherization program reduces energy costs for families, benefits the economy by supporting good paying jobs, and improves health outcomes. The benefits of the weatherization program start at home and extend to making everyday life better.” 

 

Since its inception in 1979, Oregon’s weatherization assistance program has operated in partnership with community action agencies and local service providers across all 36 counties. In 2024 alone, the program weatherized 1,060 homes, saving participating households an average of $761 in annual energy costs. These improvements often make a life-changing difference for seniors, children, and people with disabilities — populations most impacted by rising energy costs. 

 

One example of the program’s impact comes from Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP), which recently completed extensive weatherization upgrades for two elderly residents of a 1996 manufactured home. When the couple’s heat pump failed during a harsh winter, they were forced to rely on a small wood stove on an enclosed porch for warmth, creating unsafe and unhealthy living conditions. 

 

Using funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and the Bonneville Power Administration, YCAP provided a comprehensive solution that replaced the broken equipment and ensured long term efficiency. These improvements restored safety and comfort to the couple’s home. 

 

“I have had the most excellent experience with our YCAP updates. The whole team went beyond all expectations and did their very best. We were in great need and now are enjoying a warm and comfortable living space,” one of the residents shared. 

  

“Our home weatherization program has a profound impact on the people we serve, particularly for vulnerable populations. Not only are we extending the life of people’s homes, but we are lowering their utility bills and improving their quality of life,” said YCAP Executive Director Alexandra Ball. “Weatherization promotes health, safety and energy efficiency, and we are grateful to Governor Kotek for promoting these essential life-sustaining services.” 

 

The governor’s proclamation underscores that weatherization revitalizes communities by spurring economic growth, reducing environmental impact, and keeping dollars in local economies. The program also plays a critical role in advancing Oregon’s climate and equity goals by ensuring that vulnerable households share in the benefits of energy efficient investments. 

 

About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 

OHCS is Oregon's housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.

El Departamento de Vivienda y Servicios Comunitarios de Oregon celebra el 30 de octubre como el Día de la Climatización en Oregon 

SALEM, Ore. — El Departamento de Vivienda y Servicios Comunitarios de Oregon (OHCS, por sus siglas en inglés) conmemora el 30 de octubre de 2025 como el Día de la Climatización en Oregon. Este reconocimiento muestra el compromiso del estado con la eficiencia energética, la salud, y la estabilidad de la vivienda. La proclamación, firmada por la gobernadora Kotek, honra la labor de la agencia y sus socios locales, que han ayudado a miles de hogares con bajos ingresos a hacer que sus viviendas sean más seguras, cómodas, y eficientes.

“Varias viviendas se construyeron antes de que fueran común las casas eficientes, lo que hoy en día significa un aumento en los costos y de los riesgos para la salud de las familias”, afirmó Andrea Bell, directora ejecutiva de OHCS. “El programa de climatización de OHCS reduce los costos de electricidad, beneficia a la economía al apoyar puestos de trabajo bien pagados, y mejora salud. Las ventajas de este programa comienzan en el hogar, y se extienden hasta mejorar la vida cotidiana”.

El programa de asistencia para la climatización de Oregon ha colaborado con agencias de acción comunitaria y proveedores de servicios en los 36 condados del estado desde que fue creado en 1979. El programa logro climatizar 1,060 viviendas en tan solo el 2024, lo que supuso un ahorro medio de $761 en gastos de electricidad anuales para estos hogares. Estas mejoras significan un cambio radical en la vida de las personas mayores, los niños, y las personas con discapacidad, que son más afectados por el aumento de los costos de electricidad.

Un ejemplo del impacto del programa lo ofrece Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP, por sus siglas en inglés), que recientemente ayudo a dos residentes de edad avanzada a climatizar su casa manufacturada del año 1996. Cuando la bomba de calor de la pareja falló durante un duro invierno, se vieron obligados a depender de una pequeña estufa de leña en un porche cerrado para calentarse, lo que creó unas condiciones inseguras e insalubres.

Gracias a la financiación de la Ley de Infraestructuras Bipartidista del Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos, el Programa de Asistencia Energética para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos, y la Bonneville Power Administration, YCAP sustituyó la bomba de calor y garantizó la eficiencia a largo plazo. Estas mejoras devolvieron la seguridad al hogar de la pareja.

“Mi experiencia ha sido excelente con los cambios que realizo YCAP. Todo el equipo superó todas las expectativas y dio lo mejor de sí mismo. Teníamos una gran necesidad y ahora disfrutamos de un espacio cálido y cómodo”, compartió uno de los residentes.

“Nuestro programa de climatización de viviendas tiene un profundo impacto en las personas a las que servimos, especialmente en las poblaciones vulnerables. No solo estamos prolongando la vida útil de las viviendas de las personas, sino que también estamos reduciendo sus facturas de servicios públicos y mejorando su calidad de vida”, dijó Alexandra Ball, directora ejecutiva de YCAP. “La climatización promueve la salud, la seguridad, y la eficiencia energética, y estamos muy agradecidos con la gobernadora Kotek por promover estos servicios esenciales”.

La proclamación de la gobernadora destaca que la climatización revitaliza las comunidades al estimular el crecimiento económico, reducir el impacto medioambiental, y fortalece las economías locales. El programa también desempeña un papel fundamental en el avance de los objetivos climáticos y de equidad de Oregón, al garantizar que los hogares vulnerables se beneficien de las inversiones en eficiencia energética.

Acerca del Departamento de Vivienda y Servicios Comunitarios de Oregon (OHCS)    

OHCS es la agencia de financiación de viviendas de Oregón. La agencia estatal proporciona apoyo financiero y de programas para crear y preservar oportunidades de vivienda a precio asequible y de calidad para los habitantes de Oregón con ingresos bajos y moderados. OHCS administra programas que proporcionan estabilización de la vivienda. OHCS ofrece estos programas principalmente a través de subvenciones, contratos y acuerdos de préstamo con organizaciones locales y proveedores comunitarios. Para obtener más información, visite: oregon.gov/ohcs.

Oregon Housing And Community Services Honors Oct. 30 As Weatherization Day In Oregon (Photo) - 10/30/25

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) commemorates Oct. 30, 2025, as Weatherization Day in Oregon in recognition of the state’s longstanding commitment to energy efficiency, health, and housing stability. The proclamation, signed by Governor Kotek, honors the work of the agency and its network of local partners who have helped thousands of low-income households make their homes safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient. 

 

“Many homes were built before energy efficiency homes were common, leaving families today with heightened costs and health risks,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “The OHCS weatherization program reduces energy costs for families, benefits the economy by supporting good paying jobs, and improves health outcomes. The benefits of the weatherization program start at home and extend to making everyday life better.” 

 

Since its inception in 1979, Oregon’s weatherization assistance program has operated in partnership with community action agencies and local service providers across all 36 counties. In 2024 alone, the program weatherized 1,060 homes, saving participating households an average of $761 in annual energy costs. These improvements often make a life-changing difference for seniors, children, and people with disabilities — populations most impacted by rising energy costs. 

 

One example of the program’s impact comes from Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP), which recently completed extensive weatherization upgrades for two elderly residents of a 1996 manufactured home. When the couple’s heat pump failed during a harsh winter, they were forced to rely on a small wood stove on an enclosed porch for warmth, creating unsafe and unhealthy living conditions. 

 

Using funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and the Bonneville Power Administration, YCAP provided a comprehensive solution that replaced the broken equipment and ensured long term efficiency. These improvements restored safety and comfort to the couple’s home. 

 

“I have had the most excellent experience with our YCAP updates. The whole team went beyond all expectations and did their very best. We were in great need and now are enjoying a warm and comfortable living space,” one of the residents shared. 

  

“Our home weatherization program has a profound impact on the people we serve, particularly for vulnerable populations. Not only are we extending the life of people’s homes, but we are lowering their utility bills and improving their quality of life,” said YCAP Executive Director Alexandra Ball. “Weatherization promotes health, safety and energy efficiency, and we are grateful to Governor Kotek for promoting these essential life-sustaining services.” 

 

The governor’s proclamation underscores that weatherization revitalizes communities by spurring economic growth, reducing environmental impact, and keeping dollars in local economies. The program also plays a critical role in advancing Oregon’s climate and equity goals by ensuring that vulnerable households share in the benefits of energy efficient investments. 

 

About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 

OHCS is Oregon's housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.

El Departamento de Vivienda y Servicios Comunitarios de Oregon celebra el 30 de octubre como el Día de la Climatización en Oregon 

SALEM, Ore. — El Departamento de Vivienda y Servicios Comunitarios de Oregon (OHCS, por sus siglas en inglés) conmemora el 30 de octubre de 2025 como el Día de la Climatización en Oregon. Este reconocimiento muestra el compromiso del estado con la eficiencia energética, la salud, y la estabilidad de la vivienda. La proclamación, firmada por la gobernadora Kotek, honra la labor de la agencia y sus socios locales, que han ayudado a miles de hogares con bajos ingresos a hacer que sus viviendas sean más seguras, cómodas, y eficientes.

“Varias viviendas se construyeron antes de que fueran común las casas eficientes, lo que hoy en día significa un aumento en los costos y de los riesgos para la salud de las familias”, afirmó Andrea Bell, directora ejecutiva de OHCS. “El programa de climatización de OHCS reduce los costos de electricidad, beneficia a la economía al apoyar puestos de trabajo bien pagados, y mejora salud. Las ventajas de este programa comienzan en el hogar, y se extienden hasta mejorar la vida cotidiana”.

El programa de asistencia para la climatización de Oregon ha colaborado con agencias de acción comunitaria y proveedores de servicios en los 36 condados del estado desde que fue creado en 1979. El programa logro climatizar 1,060 viviendas en tan solo el 2024, lo que supuso un ahorro medio de $761 en gastos de electricidad anuales para estos hogares. Estas mejoras significan un cambio radical en la vida de las personas mayores, los niños, y las personas con discapacidad, que son más afectados por el aumento de los costos de electricidad.

Un ejemplo del impacto del programa lo ofrece Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP, por sus siglas en inglés), que recientemente ayudo a dos residentes de edad avanzada a climatizar su casa manufacturada del año 1996. Cuando la bomba de calor de la pareja falló durante un duro invierno, se vieron obligados a depender de una pequeña estufa de leña en un porche cerrado para calentarse, lo que creó unas condiciones inseguras e insalubres.

Gracias a la financiación de la Ley de Infraestructuras Bipartidista del Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos, el Programa de Asistencia Energética para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos, y la Bonneville Power Administration, YCAP sustituyó la bomba de calor y garantizó la eficiencia a largo plazo. Estas mejoras devolvieron la seguridad al hogar de la pareja.

“Mi experiencia ha sido excelente con los cambios que realizo YCAP. Todo el equipo superó todas las expectativas y dio lo mejor de sí mismo. Teníamos una gran necesidad y ahora disfrutamos de un espacio cálido y cómodo”, compartió uno de los residentes.

“Nuestro programa de climatización de viviendas tiene un profundo impacto en las personas a las que servimos, especialmente en las poblaciones vulnerables. No solo estamos prolongando la vida útil de las viviendas de las personas, sino que también estamos reduciendo sus facturas de servicios públicos y mejorando su calidad de vida”, dijó Alexandra Ball, directora ejecutiva de YCAP. “La climatización promueve la salud, la seguridad, y la eficiencia energética, y estamos muy agradecidos con la gobernadora Kotek por promover estos servicios esenciales”.

La proclamación de la gobernadora destaca que la climatización revitaliza las comunidades al estimular el crecimiento económico, reducir el impacto medioambiental, y fortalece las economías locales. El programa también desempeña un papel fundamental en el avance de los objetivos climáticos y de equidad de Oregón, al garantizar que los hogares vulnerables se beneficien de las inversiones en eficiencia energética.

Acerca del Departamento de Vivienda y Servicios Comunitarios de Oregon (OHCS)    

OHCS es la agencia de financiación de viviendas de Oregón. La agencia estatal proporciona apoyo financiero y de programas para crear y preservar oportunidades de vivienda a precio asequible y de calidad para los habitantes de Oregón con ingresos bajos y moderados. OHCS administra programas que proporcionan estabilización de la vivienda. OHCS ofrece estos programas principalmente a través de subvenciones, contratos y acuerdos de préstamo con organizaciones locales y proveedores comunitarios. Para obtener más información, visite: oregon.gov/ohcs.