SALEM, Ore. – Stewardship Development, Klamath Housing Authority (KHA), and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) are partnering to celebrate a new 100% affordable housing development in Klamath Falls. The grand opening of Mountainview Townhomes takes place at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23. All 72 of the new development's homes are at affordable rates. 

"The opening of Mountainview Townhomes represents an important milestone for our community,” stated KHA Development Director Diana Otero. “It not only provides safe, stable homes for families but also creates opportunities for hope, connection, and a stronger sense of belonging. This development reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all residents. We are proud to celebrate this achievement and look forward to the positive difference it will make in the lives of individuals and families for years to come." 

Mountainview Townhomes received 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, as well as Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credits, and Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) funds from OHCS. National Equity Fund (NEF) is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndicator. Construction lending is provided by US Bank; permanent financing is through Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH). Oregon Department of Energy provided an energy grant to assist with the installation of solar panels, and Cascade Health Alliance also provided a grant to fund this development. Additionally, Mountainview Townhomes received eight project-based vouchers to serve very low-income families and individuals. 

“Rural Oregon is vital to our state’s past, present, and future,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “There is so much more at stake here than just investments in housing. It is an investment in making everyday life better, made possible by locally led, community-driven visions. As the world and economy change, we need to meet the urgency that this moment requires. The leaders who made Mountainview Townhomes possible are showing how it’s done.” 

The complex features 12 residential buildings offering a mix of one- and two-story townhomes with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. The development also includes a dedicated community building that provides a gathering space for residents, as well as an outdoor sports field and playground, a fenced dog run, and a community garden. Each home is equipped with energy-efficient appliances and fixtures, and residents have access to onsite parking.

Event Details 

When: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 23

Where: 5582 Kennebeck Loop, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

The ceremony will take place at Mountainview Townhomes in the courtyard behind the Community Building.  

About Stewardship Development 

Stewardship Development is a Eugene, Oregon-based affordable housing developer with a focus on responsible development and community stewardship. Stewardship’s mission is to address the growing demand for affordable housing solutions in Oregon and beyond by developing and maintaining housing for low to moderate income individuals and families. To learn more please visit our website: stewardshipdevelopment.com 

About Klamath Housing Authority 

Klamath Housing Authority (KHA) was established in 1976 as a local government entity created by Oregon State Statute 456. KHA serves over 1300 families and individuals in Klamath and Lake counties in Oregon. KHA’s Mission: To provide low-income individuals in Klamath and Lake counties with the opportunity to obtain affordable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. For additional information please visit: klamathhousing.org 

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 

SALEM, OR — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) selected five projects through the Factory-Produced Housing Initiative to support the construction of 117 affordable rental and for-sale homes for Oregonians throughout the state.  

The initiative, created out of House Bill 3145 in the 2025 Legislative Session, seeks to spur awareness and adoption of factory-produced housing across Oregon and will fund up to five factory-produced housing (FPH) projects with Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) set-aside funds for a total of $25 million. Factory-produced housing, such as modular homes, is an alternative to traditional site-built construction, with the potential to produce homes more quickly and at a lower cost.

AGE+ is one of the organizations, along with Blazer Modular Construction that was selected and plans to use the funding to build 40 fully accessible, affordable homes for older adults in Phoenix, Ore., replacing housing lost in the Almeda Fire. The project, Phoenix Commons, will be built using modular housing construction, reducing per-unit costs and cutting the construction schedule by several months.

“This project represents more than new housing,” said Stephanie Hooper, president and CEO of AGE+. “It creates a model for how communities can respond to the needs of an aging population and demonstrates that innovative housing solutions can be delivered quickly while preserving affordability, accessibility, and community connection.”

Over the past three years, AGE+ and Blazer Modular Construction have collaborated to refine and standardize an age-friendly design, which is now ready for replication.

"We are proud to partner with AGE+ to deliver high-quality, accessible homes at a fraction of the traditional construction timeline," said Kendra Cox, business development manager at Blazer Modular Construction. "The Phoenix Commons project proves that factory-produced housing is a highly viable, cost-effective solution to Oregon's urgent housing needs."

Illahee Timber Townhomes is a 27 home, permanently affordable, for-sale housing development in Gresham that is being built by Hacienda CDC and CedarStone Build & Design. All homes are built off-site using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels produced at CedarStone’s facility in Eugene. These panels form the walls, floors, and roofs, making the homes stronger, more airtight, and faster to assemble than conventional construction. This approach allows a three-person crew to build an entire home in just two to three days.

“Oregon’s housing shortage requires us to rethink not only where we build homes, but how we build them,” said Ernesto Fonseca, CEO of Hacienda CDC. “This investment recognizes the potential of factory-produced housing to deliver high-quality, permanently affordable homes more efficiently and at greater scale. Through our Mass Casitas program and collaboration with OHCS and CedarStone Build & Design, Hacienda CDC is helping demonstrate how mass timber and factory-produced housing can accelerate the delivery of affordable homeownership opportunities.” 

The FPH LIFT applicant pool was highly competitive, with more than 32 applications received across the state and over $165 million in funds requested. Applicants must still go through the traditional Homeownership Development Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) or Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) processes before the awards are finalized. Because there were more eligible projects than the set-aside could support, a list of high-scoring alternate projects will be held until Sept. 1, 2026, in case a selected project does not pass.  

“Housing makes so many things possible,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “We are very much living in a time when innovation is shaping and reshaping how we how we meet the everyday needs of Oregonians. Innovation in its richest form should be helping to address the concerns of everyday people and local leaders are helping us deliver on that promise.” 

These factory-built projects are still in the early stages of the funding process and were selected for potential access to the Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) set-aside. In addition to more information about the Factory-Produced Housing Initiative, a list of the projects that were selected, are alternates, or not selected can be found on the OHCS website.  

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. 

SALEM, Ore. — Homeowners who have struggled to make mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic may still be eligible for assistance, but June 15 is the last chance to apply. 

Because program funds are running low, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will close the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to new applications at 8 a.m. on June 15. Applications are processed in the order they are completed, meaning OHCS has received all required information from both the homeowner and servicer. Applicants are not guaranteed to be funded even if they are eligible.  

“We’ve received a tremendous response since we reopened the program earlier this year,” said Talia Kahn-Kravis, acting director of Homeownership at OHCS. “We encourage anyone who hasn’t applied to do so as soon as possible before funds run out.” 

In February, OHCS reopened HAF to support eligible homeowners who have experienced severe financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To be eligible for assistance, homeowners must have a primary mortgage with a participating mortgage servicing company that is 90 days or more past due.  

Eligible homeowners can qualify for up to $50,000 in grant funds, regardless of whether they’ve previously received HAF payments. Payments will be made directly to their servicer to reinstate their mortgage. 

Homeowners can learn more about eligibility criteria and application requirements at oregonhomeownerassistance.org.

SALEM, Ore. — The deadline for Intermediate Housing Assistance (IHA) for survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds is coming soon. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) administers IHA, which provides temporary rent and utility assistance for renters who lived in the disaster-affected counties of Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, or Marion at the time of the wildfires and have a verified loss.

Survivors have until June 30 to apply for the program, which has expanded eligibility, including higher incomes, so more households can get help. Assistance may last for up to 24 months or until the program’s funding is fully spent.

OHCS encourages any interested folks to reach out to a local community action agency to find out more and get started on an application.

“IHA provides a vital need for renters who are also wildfire survivors to help keep them stably housed as they figure out their permanent housing solution,” said Shannon Marheine, director of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at OHCS. “We encourage anyone who is eligible and hasn’t yet applied to do so as soon as possible. If you know someone might benefit from this program, please spread the word.”

IHA is part of a suite of wildfire recovery programs called ReOregon intended for survivors of the 2020 Labor Day Disasters and is funded by a $422 million Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.

So far, OHCS and its partners have successfully served 401 households with the IHA program.

To learn more about IHA and other ReOregon programs, visit OHCS’ website.

About Oregon Housing and Community Services 

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. 

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced that all state-funded housing recovery developments serving communities affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds are now complete, marking a major milestone for hundreds of Oregon families during National Wildfire Awareness Month.

“The 2020 Labor Day fires were a devastating time for many Oregonians, and I was proud to champion state-funded housing support in 2021 when I was Speaker to make sure we could start on recovery while we waited for federal assistance,” Gov. Tina Kotek said. “This is an important milestone, achieved because of the hard work of so many to help people who lost their homes because of the wildfires. Thank you.”

In August 2021, the Oregon State Legislature passed $150 million in funding for OHCS to provide critical housing recovery needs in the disasters’ eight most-impacted counties: Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, and Marion. The funding was split into two different pots to address housing needs post-disaster:

Joshua Henley is a wildfire survivor who now has a home in one of those developments, at Lazy Days Mobile Home and RV Park in Blue River. He lost everything in the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire and never thought he’d be able to return home. Now, he is stably housed and is grateful for the opportunity for a second chance.

“There have been a lot of tears of gratitude. I’m so thankful,” Henley said. “There’s a certain comfort that comes when you get a level of permanence in your living situation. When you know your physical needs are taken care of, things start getting better.”

To accomplish this important work, OHCS partnered with many local organizations such as Homes for Good on Lazy Days. In Jackson County, CASA of Oregon and Coalición Fortaleza helped survivors find and apply for disaster recovery housing for places like Talent Mobile Estates (now named Talent Community Cooperative), which was destroyed in the 2020 Almeda Fire. It now has 87 homes that are fully occupied and has been transformed into a cooperatively owned manufactured home park.

“Joshua’s story and the journey of Talent Mobile Estates are grounded in the strength of community. Local organizations, local leaders and neighbors have been — and remain — beacons of hope, coming together in extraordinary ways,” said Shannon Marheine, director of the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Division at OHCS. “Each step of the way, locally driven and state-supported programs serve as a cornerstone, proving that the richest approach to recovery is based in local community.”

To learn more about the state-funded housing developments, visit OHCS’ 2020 Labor Day Disaster rehousing and recovery progress webpage. To learn more about Henley’s story, visit the Wildfire Recovery Spotlights webpage.

About Oregon Housing and Community Services 

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. 

SALEM, Ore. — Ahead of Memorial Day, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is recognizing the veterans who call the recently opened Valor Place home and highlighting the impact that stable, affordable housing can have for those who have served their country. 

“Investing in housing developments like Valor Place is about creating environments where veterans can feel safe, regain stability, and build community,” said OHCS Director of Affordable Rental Housing Natasha Detweiler-Daby.

Located in Albany, Valor Place provides 30 affordable homes, mostly to veterans who have experienced housing instability or barriers related to disability, aging, or fixed incomes. The development was created through a partnership between OHCS and several other organizations including Linn Benton Housing Authority, Housing Development Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

For resident Gene Manley, an Air Force veteran who served from 1962 to 1970 in electronic security operations during the Vietnam era, Valor Place provided stability after several years living in a travel trailer on a family member’s property. 
 
“When you come out of a temporary housing situation, this gives you a feeling of home,” said Manley. “It’s personal, comfortable, and permanent. It lets you make decisions about your future again.” 
 
Manley described the development as a flexible and supportive environment that respects the wide range of experiences veterans carry with them. 

“Some veterans want to be social and make connections, and others need privacy and quiet,” he said. “This place allows for both. It’s welcoming, comfortable, and non-threatening.” 

Now settled into his new home, Manley hopes to volunteer with youth basketball programs in the Albany area to reconnect with a lifelong passion for coaching and mentoring young people. 

OHCS continues to support housing initiatives across the state that expand affordable housing opportunities for veterans, families, older adults, and other Oregonians facing housing challenges. Learn more about housing resources for veterans at https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/housing-for-veterans.aspx. 

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.