Housing Works

02/27/2026

We’re hiring! 🎉 Join us in fostering dignity through housing!

Housing Works is looking for a Housing Specialist to help support individuals and families through our Housing Choice Voucher Program. This role is about more than compliance and paperwork, it’s about helping our community access safe, stable housing and treating every interaction with dignity and respect.
If you’re detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to make a real impact in Central Oregon, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Redmond, OR
💼 Full-time | $24–$26/hour DOE + Amazing benefits!
📅 Open until filled- Priority deadline : March 16, 2026.
👉 Click here to visit our website for full job description and how to apply: https://housing-works.org/employment/

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Help Us Foster Dignity Through Housing! At Housing Works, we believe housing is the foundation for stability, opportunity, and dignity. We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Housing Specialist to join our team and support individuals and families through our Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Pr...

02/19/2026

📣 Public Notice: Jefferson County Board Vacancy
Housing Works is seeking a volunteer to represent Jefferson County on our Board of Commissioners. The Board meets monthly and helps guide policy and oversight for affordable housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs across Central Oregon.
📄 How to Apply:
Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest describing their background and interest in serving.
🗓 Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026
📧 Submit by email: [email protected]
📬 Or mail to:
Housing Works
405 SW 6th St.
Redmond, OR 97756
🔗 For additional information and full public notice, visit: https://housing-works.org/about/board-meetings/

Final selection and appointment will be made by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.
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📣 Aviso Público: Vacante en la Junta del Condado de Jefferson
Housing Works está buscando a una persona voluntaria para representar al Condado de Jefferson en su Junta de Comisionados. La Junta se reúne mensualmente y ayuda a guiar las políticas y la supervisión de los programas de vivienda asequible y del Programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda en toda la región de Oregón Central.
📄 Cómo postularse:
Las personas interesadas deben presentar una carta de interés describiendo su experiencia y su interés en servir.
🗓 Fecha límite: Lunes, 23 de Febrero de 2026
📧 Envíe su carta por correo electrónico a: [email protected]
📬 O por correo postal a:
Housing Works
405 SW 6th St.
Redmond, OR 97756
🔗 Para obtener información adicional y consultar el aviso público completo, visite: https://housing-works.org/about/board-meetings/

La selección final y el nombramiento serán realizados por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Jefferson.

Our Board of Commissioners is a dedicated group of volunteers representing each of the counties we serve, along with one Resident Commissioner from our program. Appointed by their respective counties, they come from diverse walks of life, bringing a wealth of lived experiences and professional backg...

02/16/2026

🏢 Office Closure – Presidents’ Day
In observance of Presidents’ Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe holiday.
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🏢 Cierre de Oficina – Día de los Presidentes
En observancia del Día de los Presidentes, nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas el Lunes 16 de Febrero de 2026. Reanudaremos nuestras operaciones normales el Martes 17 de Febrero de 2026.
Gracias y les deseamos un buen día festivo.

01/19/2026

📅 Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
🕘 We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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📅 Nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas el Lunes 19 de enero de 2026, en observancia del Día de Martin Luther King Jr.
🕘 Reanudaremos nuestro horario normal el Martes 20 de enero de 2026.

01/17/2026

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🌟 Housing Choice Voucher Program Update 🌟
The waiting list for the 2026 Housing Choice Voucher program is NOW CLOSED.

If you applied to the 2026 Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist and would like to check your position, you may do so starting February 1st, 2026 by visiting: https://housing-works.org/vouchers/check-the-waitlist/.

At Housing Works, we are dedicated to connecting our community with resources that promote stability and opportunity. For a list of valuable resources or to view future waiting list opening dates, please visit our website at www.housing-works.org.

We thank all applicants and remain committed to supporting individuals and families from all walks of life. Stay connected for future opportunities!
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🌟 Actualización del Programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda 🌟
La lista de espera para el programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda de 2026 está YA CERRADA.

Si presentó su solicitud para la lista de espera de vales de elección de vivienda de 2026 y desea verificar su posición, podrá hacerlo a partir del 1 de febrero de 2026 visitando: https://housing-works.org/vouchers/check-the-waitlist/.

En Housing Works, estamos comprometidos a conectar nuestra comunidad con recursos que promuevan la estabilidad y las oportunidades. Para obtener una lista de recursos valiosos o ver las futuras fechas de apertura de la lista de espera, visite nuestro sitio web en www.housing-works.org.

Agradecemos a todos los solicitantes y seguimos comprometidos a apoyar a personas y familias de todos los orígenes. ¡Manténgase conectado para futuras oportunidades!

01/12/2026

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🌟 Now Open: 2026 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waitlist! 🌟

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waitlist is NOW OPEN.

🗓 Waitlist Dates:
Opens: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST
Closes: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST

This program helps individuals and families pay part of their rent for safe, stable housing. This is not emergency housing, and assistance is provided as funding becomes available.

🖥 How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only at www.housing-works.org
during the open period.
The time or day you apply does not matter — a computer lottery will determine placement on the waitlist.

🤝 Need Help Applying?
Housing Works is offering free technical assistance at the following locations during the application week:

📍 Redmond — Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Housing Works Office (405 SW 6th St, entrance behind building)
• Spencer Court (2445 SW Canal Blvd)

📍 Bend — Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Phoenix Crossing Office (1475 NE Forbes Rd)

📍 La Pine — Tue & Thu, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
• La Pine Library (16425 1st St)

📍 Madras — Tue & Thu, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Jefferson County Library (241 SE 7th St)

📍 Prineville — Tue & Thu, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Crook County Library (175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr)

📞 Questions? Call us at 541-923-1018
🌐 Visit www.housing-works.org

Housing Works is here to support our community and ensure everyone has access to apply.
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🌟 ¡Lista de Espera 2026 del Programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda (HCV) ABIERTA! 🌟

Nos complace anunciar que la lista de espera 2026 del Programa de Vales de Vivienda (HCV) ya está ABIERTA.

🗓 Fechas de la Lista de Espera:
Abre: Lunes, 12 de enero de 2026 a las 8:00 AM PST
Cierra: Viernes, 16 de enero de 2026 a las 5:00 PM PST

Este programa ayuda a personas y familias a pagar parte de su renta para una vivienda segura y estable. No es ayuda de emergencia, y la asistencia depende de la disponibilidad de fondos.

🖥 Cómo Solicitar:
Las solicitudes se aceptan solo en línea en www.housing-works.org
durante el período de apertura.
No importa el día ni la hora en que solicite — un sorteo computarizado determinará su lugar en la lista.

🤝 ¿Necesita Ayuda para Solicitar?
Housing Works ofrece asistencia técnica gratuita en los siguientes lugares durante la semana de solicitud:

📍 Redmond — Lunes a viernes, de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM
• Oficina de Housing Works (405 SW 6th St, entrada detrás del edificio)
• Spencer Court (2445 SW Canal Blvd)

📍 Bend — Lunes a viernes, de 8:00 AM a 5:00 PM
• Oficina de Phoenix Crossing (1475 NE Forbes Rd)

📍 La Pine — Martes y jueves, de 10:00 AM a 4:30 PM
• Biblioteca de La Pine (16425 1st St)

📍 Madras — Martes y jueves, de 10:00 AM a 4:30 PM
• Biblioteca del Condado de Jefferson (241 SE 7th St)

📍 Prineville — Martes y jueves, de 9:00 AM a 4:30 PM
• Biblioteca del Condado de Crook (175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr)

📞 ¿Preguntas? Llámenos al 541-923-1018
🌐 Visite www.housing-works.org

Housing Works está aquí para apoyar a nuestra comunidad y asegurar que todos tengan acceso al proceso de solicitud.

01/07/2026

📅 Marque su calendario — Las solicitudes abren la próxima semana
La lista de espera del Programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda (HCV) 2026 estará abierta POR UNA SEMANA SOLAMENTE.

🗓 Apertura: Lunes, 12 de enero de 2026 a las 8:00 a. m. (PST)
🗓 Cierre: Viernes, 16 de enero de 2026 a las 5:00 p. m. (PST)

Las solicitudes deben enviarse en línea en www.housing-works.org.

No importa a qué hora presente su solicitud durante la semana — un sorteo por computadora determinará su lugar en la lista de espera.

📍 ¿Necesita ayuda para aplicar? Habrá asistencia técnica gratuita en Redmond, Bend, La Pine, Madras y Prineville durante la semana de solicitud.

👉 Este no es un programa de vivienda de emergencia. Muchas personas solicitan, por lo que la mayoría será colocada en una lista de espera. La lista solo se forma durante esta semana — después de que cierre, no se podrán agregar solicitudes.

01/07/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendars — Applications Open Next Week
The 2026 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waiting List will be open for ONE WEEK ONLY.

🗓 Open: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST
🗓 Close: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST

Applications must be submitted online at www.housing-works.org
It does not matter what time you apply during the week — a computer lottery will determine placement on the waitlist.

📍 Need help applying? Free technical assistance is available in Redmond, Bend, La Pine, Madras, and Prineville during the application week.

👉 This is not emergency housing. Many people apply, so most will be placed on a waitlist. The list is built this week only — after it closes, applications cannot be added.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Housing Works, a housing organization dedicated to fostering stability and affordability in Central Oregon, has announced next week's one-week opening of the 2026 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. This essential program, formerly known as the HUD Section 8 program...

12/30/2025

🎉 Holiday Closure Notice | Aviso de Cierre por Feriados 🎉
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📅 Please note that our offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year holiday.
🕘 We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 5, 2026.
We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy New Year. 💙
Happy New Year!
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📅 Tenga en cuenta que nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas el miércoles 31 de diciembre de 2025 y jueves 1 de enero de 2026, en observancia del Año Nuevo.
🕘 Reanudaremos nuestro horario normal de atención el lunes 5 de enero de 2026.
Les deseamos a usted y a sus seres queridos un Año Nuevo seguro y lleno de felicidad. 💙
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice | Aviso de Cierre por Feriados 🎄

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📅 Please note that our offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the holidays.
🕘 We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 29, 2025.
We wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday season. 💙
Happy Holidays!
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📅 Tenga en cuenta que nuestras oficinas estarán cerradas el miércoles 24 y jueves 25 de diciembre de 2025, en observancia de los días festivos.
🕘 Reanudaremos nuestro horario normal de atención el lunes 29 de diciembre de 2025.
Les deseamos a usted y a sus seres queridos una temporada festiva segura y llena de alegría. 💙
¡Felices Fiestas!