Oregon Housing and Community Services

06/05/2026

OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell attended a listening session alongside other OHCS staff in Central Oregon. They joined partners across the region to talk about housing challenges and how best to support the community with local solutions.

It's great to see the commitment to coordinated solutions across a diverse array of partners and local leaders. Thanks for having us!

06/04/2026

June is National Homeownership Month, and here at OHCS, we have many programs to support Oregonians achieve the dream of homeownership and retain the home they’re in.

From flexible lending opportunities to foreclosure prevention programs, down payment assistance, and more, homeownership support is an integral part of our mission at OHCS. Follow along this month as we highlight the various ways we help Oregonians buy and keep their homes.

06/03/2026

La asistencia temporal para el pago del alquiler y los servicios públicos está disponible para los supervivientes de los Desastres del Día del Trabajo de 2020 que reúnan los requisitos, pero solo hasta el 30 de junio. No deje pasar la oportunidad: presente su solicitud pronto para no perder la fecha límite.

El programa de Ayuda para Viviendas Intermedias proporciona asistencia temporal para el pago del alquiler y los servicios públicos a las personas que alquilaban y fueron afectadas por los Desastres del Día del Trabajo de 2020. El programa ha ampliado recientemente la elegibilidad de ingresos, así que asegúrese de leer las actualizaciones e información más recientes: https://bit.ly/3GR61NY.

06/03/2026

Temporary rental and utility assistance is available for qualifying survivors of the 2020 Labor Day Disasters, but only until June 30. Don’t miss out – apply soon to avoid missing the application deadline.

The Intermediate Housing Assistance program provides temporary rental and utility assistance to renters who were impacted by the 2020 Labor Day Disasters. The program has recently expanded income eligibility, so be sure to read the latest updates and information: https://bit.ly/3GR61NY.

06/02/2026

Exciting news! Hermiston broke ground on a new affordable housing development called Liberty Village, which will primarily serve veterans experiencing homelessness in the region.

Once construction is complete, the development will feature 17 homes, a multi-use community space, laundry facilities, an outdoor gathering space, and other amenities.

Read about the groundbreaking and more project details at https://eastoregonian.com/2026/05/21/housing-authority-breaks-ground-on-development-in-hermiston-for-veterans/.

Umatilla County Housing Authority Umatilla County, OR City of Hermiston

HERMISTON — The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce hosted a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday, May 21, for Liberty Village, a housing development that will serve primarily homeless veterans in the area. “Liberty […]

06/01/2026

The deadline for Intermediate Housing Assistance (IHA) for survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds is June 30. IHA provides temporary rental and utility assistance for survivors who lived in 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. OHCS encourages any interested folks to reach out to a local community action agency to find out more and get started on an application.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4fjTMZk.

05/29/2026

Earlier this week, the Wilsonville - Local Government celebrated the grand opening of Vuela, a 121-unit mixed use affordable housing development located together with a transit center.

Units are available for those living at 30-80% of the area median income, and 35 units are set aside for those living at or below 30% of the area median income.

In addition to the transit center, amenities on the property include a playground, community center, fitness center, coworking spaces, and much more.

Great work to Clackamas County, Oregon and all the partners involved.

05/28/2026

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.

$150 million in funds was used to provide critical housing recovery needs in the disasters’ eight most-impacted counties, which included building or rebuilding housing lost. In total, 261 homes and eight developments were built across the state, and funds were distributed for a variety of other support and recovery services.

Read more details at https://bit.ly/4uNRiqE.

05/26/2026

Two groups in Clackamas County were awarded funds through OHCS’ Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization (PIER) program to help with future disaster preparedness and wildfire mitigation.

Clackamas County, Oregon received funds to install permanent generators at three locations for their Canby Community Emergency Sheltering project. Estacada Rural Fire District #69 received PIER funds to create defensible spaces around key community areas.

Projects like these are an essential part of preserving existing housing and protecting future generations. Learn more about PIER at https://bit.ly/4snlJ59.

05/22/2026

Survivors of the 2020 Labor Day Disasters can apply for Intermediate Housing Assistance (IHA) until June 30. IHA provides rent and utility assistance for renters who lived in disaster-affected counties at the time of the wildfires.

The program has recently expanded eligibility, including higher income, so if you previously believed you did not qualify, we encourage you to check again.

Don’t wait to apply. Learn more at https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/disaster-recovery/reoregon/housing-support-services/Pages/intermediate-housing-assistance-iha.aspx.