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| December 22, 2005 |
August 31, 2005 |
April 18, 2005 |
| November 23, 2005 |
August 19, 2005 |
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| October 10, 2005 |
June 13, 2005 |
February 25, 2005 |
| October 6, 2005 |
June 13, 2005 |
January 25, 2005 |
| September 22, 2005 |
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| December 22, 2005 |
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Registration and Education for Manufactured Dwelling Parks in 2006
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Ann Brown
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David Kaufman
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503.986.2146
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Salem, Oregon (December 22, 2005) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has been designated to implement new legislation drafted by the Manufactured Housing Landlord/Tenant Coalition, House Bill 2247 on January 1, 2006. HB 2247 requires continuing education for managers of manufactured dwelling parks, as well as registration of their parks with the Manufactured Dwelling Park Community Relations (MDPCR) office.
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| November 23, 2005 |
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State approves housing funding generating over $175 million in economic activity across Oregon
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Betty Markey
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Salem, Oregon (November 23, 2005) – Twenty housing projects across the state will receive funding through the Oregon Housing and Community Services Fall funding cycle. Together, these projects will provide 783 units of affordable housing for Oregonians and generate approximately $178.5 million in economic activity throughout the state’s economy.
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| October 10, 2005 |
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Oregon IDA Tax Credits Expand for 2005
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David Foster
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503.986.2112
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Nik Blosser
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503.226.7798
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Salem, Oregon (October 10, 2005) - Low-income Oregonians will benefit from an expansion of the Oregon Individual Development Account (IDA) tax credits to $1,500,000 for the 2005 tax year.
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| October 6, 2005 |
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National Weatherization Day - October 30
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Dan Elliot
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503.986.2016
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Salem, Oregon (October 6, 2005) – In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces October 30 as National Weatherization Day. "As the winter months approach, it is important for our partners and the public to be aware of the numerous benefits of our weatherization programs," said Bob Repine, OHCS Director. "Many elderly and low-income Oregonians often have to make difficult choices between paying their energy bills or purchasing other needed items like medicine and food. Our weatherization programs help these families stay safe and comfortable in winter months."
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| September 22, 2005 |
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OHCS Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Tenth Consecutive Year
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Rick Crager
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503.986.2076
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Roger Schmidt
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503.986.2078
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Salem, Oregon (September 22, 2005) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) proudly announces that the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was awarded for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 2004. The award was given by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. OHCS designated its Financial Management Division as being primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning document and accordingly was presented with the award.
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| September 9, 2005 |
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Public Notice
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Loren Shultz
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503.986.2008
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Salem, Oregon (September 9, 2005) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Oregon Economic and Community Development Department are seeking public comment for two proposed actions relating to funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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| August 31, 2005 |
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Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act Makes Home Ownership A Reality for a Far Greater Number
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John Fletcher
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503.986.6721
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Salem, Oregon (August 31, 2005) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), Director Bob Repine announced today his agency’s support of The Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act (S 132) authored by U.S. Senator Gordon Smith. "Senator Smith deserves tremendous credit for identifying and addressing a significant need for the nation’s low to moderate-income families," said OHCS Director, Bob Repine. "Please show support for S.132 by urging Congress to act swiftly and pass this important legislation."
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| August 19, 2005 |
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State Approves Funding for Affordable Housing Units Adding over $29 Million in Economic Value
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John Wahrgren
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503.986.2073
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Betty Markey
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503.986.2116
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Salem, Oregon (August 19, 2005) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the State Housing Council approved the funding for four more affordable housing developments. Together, these projects will add and/or preserve 141 units of affordable housing for the elderly, disabled, homeless persons with disabilities as well as low-income individuals and families. These developments will also add over $29 million in economic value to the State’s economy.
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| June 13, 2005 |
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State Approves Housing Units Adding Over $48 Million In Economic Value to State's Economy
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Betty Markey
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503.986.2116
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Salem, Oregon (June 13, 2005) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the funding of 8 affordable housing developments through the Spring 2005 Consolidated Funding Cycle (CFC). Together, these projects will provide 310 units of affordable housing for Oregonians and add approximately $48.5 in economic value to the state’s economy. These units are targeted for low-income individuals, families, physically disabled, developmentally disabled, ex-offenders, homeless, persons with HIV/AIDS and persons recovering from drug & alcohol addiction.
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| June 13, 2005 |
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Housing Advocates Recognized for Excellence
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Sandy McDonnell
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Salem, Oregon (June 13, 2005) - Bob Repine, Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), announced the recipients of the 2005 Excellence in Housing Awards during the Downtown Solutions Conference in Portland on May 5, 2005. The awards were presented for outstanding achievement during the past two years to promote, sponsor, finance and develop affordable housing in Oregon. An impartial panel selected the award recipients based on cost-effective production, achieving affordable rent levels, innovative financing, attractive design and architecture, and inclusion of tenant services or amenities.
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| May 12, 2005 |
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Notice of Public Comment Period
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Salem, Oregon (May 12, 2005) - The State of Oregon is seeking public comment on the amendment to the 2005 Action Plan For Housing And Community Development for the expansion of Housing of Persons With Aids (HOPWA) program.
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| May 9, 2005 |
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program Expansion Comes to the Aid of Senior Citizens
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Cecilia Lyons
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503.986.2065
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Linda Hammond
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503.986.2114
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Salem, Oregon (May 9, 2005) – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced today that the agency has implemented the expansion of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for Oregon in April this year. The USDA Food and Nutrition Services recently increased Oregon’s CSFP caseload, which will enable the program to feed an additional 455 low-income senior citizens in need each month.
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| April 18, 2005 |
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Affordable Housing Development Stimulates the Oregon Economy
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Lisa Joyce
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503.986.0951
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Richard Bjelland
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503.986.6736
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Salem, Oregon (April 18, 2005) – Each $1 Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) invests in affordable housing development in Oregon generates as much as $15 in economic benefit across the state. This finding is reported in Housing as an Economic Stimulus released by Oregon Housing and Community Services today.
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| April 1, 2005 |
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Conference Looks At Challenges & Solutions for Downtown Development
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Sandy McDonnell
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Celia Mason
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503.587.0574
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Salem, Oregon (April 1, 2005) - Portland will be the host city on May 5th and 6th as affordable housing advocates, small business owners, community developers, volunteers and civic leaders from around the State of Oregon gather to discuss tools and strategies to downtown development at the Downtown Solutions Conference: Linking Housing, Economic Development and Livability. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), Oregon Downtown Development Association (ODDA) and Metro (Portland) will sponsor this conference.
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| February 25, 2005 |
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Call For Entries: Excellence in Housing Awards
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Sandy McDonnell
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503.986.2012
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Salem, Oregon (February 25, 2005) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is soliciting nominations for the 2005 Excellence in Housing Awards.
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| January 25, 2005 |
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Higher County Price Limits Benefit Local Homebuyers
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Jon Gail
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503.986.2120
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Craig Tillotson
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503.986.2037
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Kari Cleveland
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503.986.2046
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Salem, Oregon (January 25, 2005) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced today it increased its purchase price limits for its Residential Loan Program in 30 of Oregon’s 36 counties. The state-sponsored home loan program, also known as the "Oregon Bond Loan Program," offers qualified homebuyers below-market interest rates on thirty-year fixed rate loans. "These increases allow more properties to qualify for our agency’s home loan program and closing cost assistance." said Bob Repine, OHCS Director. "With home prices and the cash a borrower needs to close a home loan continuing to rise, our program plays a key role in helping Oregonians buy a home of their own."
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