813-001-0003 Organization Description (1) The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is a state housing finance department, and also serves as the central source of housing data and program information in the state. The Department, established pursuant to ORS 456.555, operates under the direction and control of an Director appointed by the Governor. The primary duties and powers of the Director are described in 456.555(3), (4), (5) and (7). The primary housing-related powers and duties of the Department, including its bonding authority, are more specifically set out in 456.515 through 456.725 and 90.630. The Department also administers other housing and community services programs. These Department powers and duties are primarily set out in 458.005 through 458.740. (2) The Housing Stability Council is established under ORS 456.567. The Council consists of nine members appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Council advises the Department regarding its biennial budget and, with the advice of the Director, develops policies to aid in stimulating and increasing the supply of housing for lower-income Oregonians. The Council, with the advice of the Director, approves or disapproves program framework and standards for Department housing programs,in accordance with ORS 456.561. It also approves or disapproves certain housing loans, grants and other housing funding awards proposed by the Director. Council powers and duties are primarily set out in 456.555(6)(a), 456.567(6) and 456.571. (3) The Community Action Directors of Oregon or Community Action Agency Network means an organization described in ORS 458.505. Pursuant to 456.555, the Community Action Directors of Oregon advises the Department and the Housing Stability Council on community service programs as determined by the Director and as set forth in 458.505. Pursuant to 458.505, the Community Action Directors of Oregon delivers antipoverty programs in Oregon, including the Community Services Block Grant, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, and State Department of Energy Weatherization Program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 90.630, ORS 90.771, ORS 90.800, ORS 183.675, ORS 315.271, ORS 317.097, ORS 446.525, ORS 456.515, ORS 458.210, ORS 458.460, ORS 458.505, ORS 566.310, ORS 757.612, ORS 90.775, ORS 90.800, ORS 90.840, ORS 446.543, ORS 456.725, ORS 757.617, ORS 458.365, ORS 458.405, ORS 458.740 & ORS 566.350 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 90.630, ORS 90.771, ORS 90.800, ORS 183.675, ORS 315.271, ORS 317.097, ORS 446.525, ORS 456.515, ORS 458.210, ORS 458.460, ORS 458.505, ORS 566.310, ORS 757.612, ORS 90.775, ORS 90.800, ORS 90.840, ORS 446.543, ORS 456.725, ORS 757.617, ORS 458.365, ORS 458.405, ORS 458.740 & ORS 566.350 History: OHCS 34-2023, amend filed 12/29/2023, effective 01/01/2024 OHCS 4-2018, minor correction filed 02/21/2018, effective 02/21/2018 Renumbered from 813-001-0001, OHCS 2-2006, f. & cert. ef. 1-31-06 Renumbered from 813-001-0001, OHCS 2-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-4-05 thru 1-31-06 HSG 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91 HSG 2-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-91 HSG 4-1989, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-89 HSG 3-1989(Temp), f. & ef. 6-8-89 HSG 11-1987, f. & ef. 4-16-87 1HD 7-1984, f. & ef. 9-4-84