Until 1990, most 202 properties were constructed for occupancy by both the elderly and people with disabilities. The mission of Oregon Housing and Community Service Department is to work in partnership with community-based organizations to develop affordable housing, provide services that alleviate the causes of poverty, and empower Oregonians. HCS strives to this end through administration of several affordable housing development funds, including the federal HOME Program, federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, state Tax Credits, the Oregon Housing Trust fund and multi-family loan programs. Home ownership is promoted through the Single Family Mortgage Bond program and Mortgage Credit Certificate program. HCS works in partnership with county Community Action Agencies to implement special programs such as emergency housing, homeless assistance, Community Services Block Grants, weatherization and energy assistance, and tenant-based rental assistance.
Eligibility is limited to lower income households.
There are no ceiling rents in most federal public housing, although some cities and towns maintain housing projects with ceiling rents. Reasonable Accommodation . Legal Resources .