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813-046-0081 Review by Subgrantee (1) Subgrantees must establish in writing a process satisfactory to OHCS that enables all potentially eligible households, having received EHAP services or not, to contest a determination by the subgrantee or its subrecipients that either denies, limits, terminates, or modifies EHAP services. (2) An aggrieved household may request formal review of a subgrantee’s or its subrecipients’ action (as described in subsection (1) above). The subgrantee must allow a minimum of 30 days, from the time of the requested review or the aggrieved household’s discovery of such action, for which an aggrieved household requests a review. The ultimate determination of an aggrieved household’s discovery period is reserved to OHCS, in its sole discretion. (3) A household remaining aggrieved after such review may request further review of the subgrantee's actions by OHCS (see OAR 813-046-0070). (4) The subgrantee must inform OHCS and the aggrieved party in writing of any final review determination made by the subgrantee, and the basis for same, within 10 days of such final determination. (5) The subgrantee must comply with OHCS requests for all supporting documentation related to the grievance when a household exercises their right for an administrative review of the subgrantee or subrecipient’s decision (as described in subsection (3) above). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 456.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.620 & 458.650 History: OHCS 19-2025, amend filed 04/02/2025, effective 04/02/2025 OHCS 2-2023, amend filed 03/01/2023, effective 03/01/2023 OHCS 31-2019, amend filed 11/07/2019, effective 11/07/2019 OHCS 8-2015, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-15 OHCS 14-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-10-14 thru 7-27-14 OHCS 11-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-27-14 thru 7-25-14 OHCS 3-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-02 OHCS 3-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-7-01 thru 5-26-02
813-047-0001 Purpose and Objectives OAR 813, division 47, is promulgated to accomplish the general purpose of ORS 456.515 to 456.725 and 458.210 to 458.240, specifically 458.210 through 458.240, which authorize the Department to establish the Community Development Corporation Program. The objective of this Program is to assist qualified nonprofit Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to establish Community Development Corporations (CDCs). This objective: (1) Expands the capacity of Community-Based Organizations to meet the housing and community development needs of their respective service areas by building, rehabilitating, and managing low- and moderate- income housing, and (2) Provides Community-Based Social Services which provide training or employment for low- and moderate- income residents within targeted areas. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 History: OHCS 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-03 OHCS 14-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02 thru 5-17-03 HSG 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-92 HSG 2-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-9-92 HSG 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-91 HSG 2-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-91 HSG 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90
813-047-0006 Administration (1) The Department may provide Initial Planning Grants, Capacity Building Grants or Human Investment Strategies Grants. The Department may restrict the availability of Program funds for each grant category at the time it solicits applications. (a) Initial Planning Grants. The maximum award for an Initial Planning Grant will be $5,000. (b) Capacity Building Grants. The Department will not award Capacity Building Grants to cover 100 percent of the costs of the activities funded by the grant. The maximum award for a Capacity Building Grant will be $50,000. (c) Human Investment Strategies Grants. The Department will not award grants to cover 100 percent of the costs of the activities funded by the grant. The maximum award will be $50,000. (2) The Department may further restrict the use of available funds for specific Local Capacity building activities related to housing needs or for specific Human Investment Strategies Grant activities in the Service Area of a CBO, restrict the amount or type of assistance available, or restrict the type of applicant eligible for assistance. (3) A CBO may not receive more than one grant per biennium under each category of grant. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 History: OHCS 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-03 OHCS 14-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02 thru 5-17-03
813-047-0010 Application Procedure and Requirements (1) The Department will, as Program funds are available, support or solicit applications for Program grants and will consider only applications received in response to such solicitations. (2) All applications for Program grants shall be submitted in writing to the Department and shall contain at a minimum the following information: (a) Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant; (b) Amount and type of assistance requested; (c) A description of how the assistance will be used including whether the funds are: (A) For an Initial Planning Grant to start up a Community Development Corporation; (B) For a Capacity Building Grant to expand an existing Community Development Corporation; or (C) For a Human Investment Strategies Grant to expand an existing Community Development Corporation's Local Capacity to provide Community-Based Social Services within a Targeted Area; and (d) A description of the desired outcomes and how the applicant will achieve those outcomes: (A) In the case of a Capacity Building Grant, a CDC applicant must demonstrate the usefulness and supportive effect such a grant provides to the realization of overall objectives of the anticipated project/activity; (B) In the case of a Human Investment Strategies Grant, a CDC applicant must demonstrate how the proposed project supports the needs of individuals and families residing in a Targeted Area; how the proposed project will promote Community Economic Revitalization through the delivery of Community-Based Social Services within the Targeted Area; and how the Community-Based Social Services funded by such a grant will provide training or employment programs to Low- and Moderate-Income residents of the Targeted Area; (e) A description of the Community Development Corporation’s present or proposed Service Area or a description of the Targeted Area as it applies to a Human Investment Strategies Grant; and (f) In the case of an Initial Planning Grant, evidence of matching funds or In-Kind Contributions in a minimum amount (expressed as a percentage of a grant request) that will be specified in the applicable Program solicitation, which minimum amount shall not exceed 50 percent of a grant request. However, a CBO may indicate greater In-Kind Contributions in support of its application. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 History: OHCS 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-03 OHCS 14-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02 thru 5-17-03 HSG 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-92 HSG 2-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-9-92 HSG 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-91 HSG 2-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-91 HSG 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90
813-047-0015 Application Review (1) The Department may, within 30 calendar days of receipt of an application, approve the application or request additional information from the applicant. If within this 30-day period, the Department takes no formal action on the application or has not requested additional information, the application will be deemed denied. (2) In reviewing applications, the Department may consider, in addition to any special evaluation criteria described in the applicable solicitation, the following (as appropriate or required): (a) Amount of available funds in the Program; (b) Availability of other sources of assistance, including In-Kind Contributions, in excess of the minimum required; (c) An applicant's ability to leverage public or private funds; (d) Compliance with any statutorily-required geographic preferences; (e) In the case of the Human Investment Strategies Grants, the appropriateness and effectiveness of the proposed activities for the Targeted Area; (f) Appropriateness of the organizational develop proposed; (g) Appropriateness of the proposed activities to meet the housing, human services, or Community Economic Revitalization needs of residents within the Service Area; (h) The number of Low and Moderate Income persons to be assisted; (i) Documentation of local coordination efforts focused at avoiding duplication of existing services and meeting the unmet needs; and (j) In the case of the Human Investment Strategies Grants, documentation of coordination with local housing interests including, but not limited to, Community Action Agencies, Community Development Corporations, housing development corporations, and the local governing jurisdiction or jurisdictions. (3) The Department will select those applications which, in the judgment of the Department, comply with the requirements and best achieve the purposes of the Program, the Act, OAR 813, division 047, and any evaluation criteria outlined in the applicable program solicitation. (4) The Department will give preference to a Community Development Corporation that: (a) Has a defined geographic service area in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Lane, Linn, Douglas, Jackson or Marion counties that does not include more than 50,000 people; or (b) Has a defined geographic service area in any other county that does not include more than 75,000 people; and (c) Can demonstrate support from the community. Acceptable demonstrations of support must be in writing and may include, but are not limited to, organizational letters, personal statements, or written commitments of project contributions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 History: OHCS 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-03 OHCS 14-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02 thru 5-17-03 HSG 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-92 HSG 2-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-9-92 HSG 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-4-91 HSG 2-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-91 HSG 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90
813-047-0020 Grant (1) The Department will confirm to the applicant in writing the amount of assistance, if any, to be provided from the Program. In the grant award letter, the Department will inform grant recipients of their eligibility to apply for additional grant funding from the Program within the same biennium. A grant is awarded subject to execution by the grant recipient and the Department of a grant award contract in form and substance satisfactory to the Department and such other documents as the Department considers appropriate or necessary to evidence the type and amount of assistance provided. (2) Grant funds will be used: (a) In the case of Initial Planning Grants, to provide funds for the purpose of payment of rent, staff salaries and benefits, office supplies and expenses, legal fees, filing fees, and other such expenses incurred by or on behalf of a CBO during its initial planning phase; (b) In the case of Capacity Building Grants, to provide funds for the purpose of payment of expenses incurred by or on behalf of a CBO for development or expansion of projects or programs, or expanding the organizational capacity of a CBO, such as expenses for additional staff, training, or capital outlay; and (c) In the case of Human Investment Strategies Grants, to provide funds for training and employment programs directly involved with the delivery of Community-Based Social Services (including, but not limited to, early childhood development, health care, services for the elderly, services for youth, services for substances abuse, and services for the developmentally disabled) to residents of a Targeted Area; additional staff for the development of a Human Investment Strategies Grant project; expanding a CBO’s organizational capacity to administer a Human Investment Strategies Grant; and overhead, training, or capital outlay costs associated with the development of a Human Investment Strategies Grant project. (3) The Department may establish such performance criteria, reporting requirements, termination provisions, remedies, including but not limited to suspension or termination of funding, and any other terms and conditions as the Department considers appropriate or necessary for the type and use of assistance provided. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 History: OHCS 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-03 OHCS 14-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02 thru 5-17-03 HSG 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-92 HSG 2-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-9-92 HSG 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-91 HSG 2-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-91 HSG 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90
813-047-0025 Waiver The Director may waive or modify any requirements of OAR 813, division 47, including any waiver or modification as may be necessary or convenient to comply with the rules, regulations or procedures prescribed by any source of funds for the Program, unless such waiver or modification would violate applicable federal or state statutes or regulations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.210 - 458.240 History: OHCS 7-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-03 OHCS 14-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-20-02 thru 5-17-03 Reverted to HSG 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-91 HSG 2-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-9-92 HSG 3-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-91 HSG 2-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-7-91 HSG 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90
813-048-0005 General Purpose The rules of OAR 813, division 048 are established to accomplish the general purpose of ORS 458.305 to 458.310, specifically 458.310, which authorize the Department to establish a Housing Revitalization Program to carry out the purposes of the Act by contract, grant, loan, or as otherwise determined necessary by the Department. The Housing Revitalization Program’s objective is to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, units of local government, or any other organization which may be eligible under the provisions of ORS 458.310(1)(a)(D) to develop housing revitalization programs using vacant, abandoned, or rehabitable substandard property to increase affordable housing for persons earning 80% or less of the median income level. The Housing Revitalization Program may provide assistance for low income home ownership, and for affordable rental properties. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 90.800 - 90.840, 91.886, 456.515 - 456.723 & 458.210 - 458.650 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.305 - 458.310 History: HSG 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91
813-048-0015 Eligibility for Housing Revitalization Program Funds (1) The Department may provide funds from the Housing Revitalization Program subject to availability of funds in the Program and limitations otherwise prescribed by law, and only for the purposes specified or allowed in the Act. (2) The Department may from time to time restrict use of available funds for specific housing projects or purposes, restrict the type of assistance available, or restrict the type of applicant eligible for assistance. (3) Projects or programs eligible for assistance from the Housing Revitalization Program shall bring into use vacant and abandoned property or rehabilitate Substandard Property, or both. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Purchase of property; (b) Rehabilitation of housing units; (c) New construction to replace units for which rehabilitation is infeasible; (d) Mortgage interest subsidies or reduction of principal loan amounts; or (e) Other activities that have the effect or making properties available to and occupied by persons of Low and Moderate Income, such as loan guarantees. (4) Eligible properties include owner-occupied or rental Single Family or Multifamily Housing. (5) Rental housing provided under the program shall have rent levels no higher than 30 percent of 80 percent of median income levels. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 90.800 - 90.840, 91.886, 456.515 - 456.723 & 458.210 - 458.650 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.305 - 458.310 & specifically ORS 458.310(1)(a)(D) History: HSG 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91
813-048-0020 Application Procedure and Requirements (1) The Department may from time to time solicit applications for Housing Revitalization Program funds, and may, in its discretion, consider for funding only applications received as a response to such solicitation. (2) All applications for assistance from the Housing Revitalization Program shall be in writing to the Department, and shall contain at a minimum the following information: (a) Name, address, and telephone number of the Applicant; (b) Amount and type of assistance requested; and (c) A description of how the assistance will be used, including the type of housing project or program involved; number of housing units to be provided or the number of persons to be housed; the estimated time period from start to completion of the project or program; the geographic area where the assistance will be used; and the federal, state, or local agencies or organizations involved. (3) If the Department receives applications in an amount greater than the amount of funds available, the Department shall select those applications which, in the judgement of the Department, best achieve the purposes of the Housing Revitalization Program rules and the Act. (4) In disbursing Housing Revitalization Program funds, the Department shall give priority within the solicitation rating criteria as established in statutory provision ORS 458.310(2) and (3) to: (a) Rental Housing which has rent levels no higher than 30 percent of 50 percent of median income levels, or less; (b) Rental Housing which is owned and operated by a nonprofit or governmental unit; and (c) Projects or programs which demonstrate a coordinated local effort to integrate housing, job placement, and social services. Documentation of local efforts shall include, but is not limited to written agreements, or letters outlining coordination efforts between participants; and (d) Projects that provide opportunities for Low and Moderate Income persons to own their housing units. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 90.800 - 90.840, 91.886, 456.515 - 456.723 & 458.210 - 458.650 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.305 - 458.310 & specifically ORS 458.310(1)(a)(D) History: HSG 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91
813-048-0025 Application Review (1) For loans or grants where the amount requested from the Housing Revitalization Program does not exceed $100,000, or any other form of assistance, the Department shall consider the application and approve, disapprove, or request additional information on the application within 30 calendar days of receipt of the application. (2) For loans or grants where the amount requested from the Housing Revitalization Program is in excess of $100,000, the Department shall consider the application and approve, disapprove or request additional information on the application within 30 calendar days or receipt of the application. If the Department proposes to make the loan or grant, it shall submit the loan or grant it proposes to make to the Housing Stability Council for review. The Housing Stability Council shall approve or disapprove the loan or grant at a public hearing of the Council, pursuant to ORS 456.571(2). The Department shall advise the Applicant in writing of the action taken by the Housing Stability Council within 15 calendar days of such meeting. (3) In reviewing applications for assistance, the Department and the Housing Stability Council, as appropriate, may consider, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Amount of available funds in the Housing Revitalization Program; (b) Availability of other sources of assistance; (c) Ability to leverage public or private funds; (d) Involvement of federal, state or local government agencies, nonprofit housing or social service agencies; (e) Geographic area affected; (f) Number and type of housing units to be provided or number of persons to be housed; (g) Administrative costs and/or responsibilities imposed on the Department in connection with the assistance provided; and (h) Type and number of households to be assisted. (4) In accordance with ORS 458.310(4), the Housing Stability Council shall assure a reasonable geographic distribution of funds among different regions of the state and shall place special emphasis on assuring that funds are available to projects in Rural Areas. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 90.800 - 90.840, 91.886, 456.515 - 456.723 & 458.210 - 458.650 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.305 - 458.310 & specifically ORS 458.310(1)(a)(D) History: HSG 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91
813-048-0030 Form of Assistance (1) The Department shall confirm to the Applicant in writing the type of assistance, if any, to be provided from the Housing Revitalization Program. Assistance may be in the form of, but is not limited to, loans, grants, or contract agreements. (2) The Department may establish fees, premiums, interest rates, repayment terms, performance criteria and reporting requirements as the Department considers appropriate or necessary for the type and use of assistance provided. The Department shall specify such terms and conditions to the Applicant in writing before funds are advanced or contractual agreements signed. (3) The Department may require the Applicant to execute such documents as the Department considers appropriate or necessary to evidence the type and amount of assistance provided, and any terms and conditions agreed to in connection with such assistance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 90.800 - 90.840, 91.886, 456.515 - 456.723 & 458.210 - 458.650 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.305 - 458.310 & specifically ORS 458.310(1)(a)(D) History: HSG 8-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91
813-051-0000 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 51 of the administrative rules is to implement the Housing Stabilization Program (HSP). HSP is one homelessness relief program, which is funded through federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) funds provided through an interagency agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and, by agreement with DHS, is administered by OHCS. The purpose of HSP is to fund local homeless programs that assist households who are homeless or unstably housed, to attain housing stability. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 456.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: 45 CFR 260-265 History: OHCS 19-2025, amend filed 04/02/2025, effective 04/02/2025 OHCS 32-2019, amend filed 11/07/2019, effective 11/07/2019 OHCS 10-2015, f. & cert. ef. 8-25-15 OHCS 15-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-10-14 thru 7-25-14 OHCS 4-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-27-14 thru 7-25-14 OHCS 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-02 OHCS 6-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-7-01 thru 5-26-02
813-051-0015 Manuals Effective on July 1, 2025, the Housing Stabilization Program Operations Manual (HSP Manual) with the requirements and standards therein, is incorporated into and adopted as part of division 813-051-0015 of the department's administrative rules, 813-051-0000 to 813-051-0090. The HSP Manual, dated July 1, 2023, previously incorporated into and adopted as part of these administrative rules remains in effect until July 1, 2025, on which date it is repealed. The HSP Manual may be accessed online at the OHCS website. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 456.555 Statutes/Other Implemented: 45 CFR 260-265 History: OHCS 19-2025, amend filed 04/02/2025, effective 04/02/2025 OHCS 2-2023, amend filed 03/01/2023, effective 03/01/2023 OHCS 21-2020, amend filed 10/27/2020, effective 10/27/2020 OHCS 8-2020, adopt filed 05/07/2020, effective 05/07/2020