|
Housing assistance available for Oregon storm victims
Salem, Oregon (December 11, 2007) – Oregon Housing and Community Services today granted waivers to allow families displaced by the coastal storm to occupy “affordable housing” units without providing income eligibility, Gov. Ted Kulongoski has announced.
Read Full Story
Contact:
Kim DeMarcus 503.986.0975
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
|
|
 |
|
State approves housing funds generating over $256.6 million in economic activity across Oregon
Salem, Oregon (November 6, 2007) – Fourteen low-income housing projects throughout Oregon will receive funding through the Oregon Housing and Community Services autumn 2007 funding cycle, OHCS Director Victor Merced announced Tuesday.
Read Full Story
Contact:
Betty Markey 503.986.2116
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
|
|
|
|
Congressional action sought to protect Oregon’s Section 8 housing
Salem, Oregon (October 23, 2007) – Victor Merced, director, Oregon Housing and Community Services has appealed to members of the state’s congressional delegation to extend full funding for the federal affordable housing program that is vital to some 30,000 Oregonians and their families who depend upon federally subsidized rent.
Read Full Story
Contact:
Marlys Laver 503.986.0984
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
|
|
|
|
OHCS Seeks Public Comment on Draft 2008 Action Plan relating to the use of funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Salem, Oregon - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) seeks public comment on the draft 2008 Action Plan relating to the use of funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
OHCS and Oregon Economic Community Development Department (OECDD), and Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) will jointly submit an action plan to HUD for a variety of housing and community development activities. Descriptions of those activities are in the draft 2008 Action Plan. OHCS seeks public comment on the draft Action Plan through October 12, 2007. OHCS, DHS and OECDD will hold a public hearing at 12:00 p.m. on October 11, 2007 at OECDD, 775 Summer Street NE, Salem, OR in room 201. The draft 2008 Action Plan can be viewed on the OHCS Web site.
Read Full Story
Contact:
Loren Shultz 503.986.2008
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
|
|
|
|
State approves housing funds generating over $32.7 million in economic activity across Oregon
Salem, Oregon (August 8, 2007) – Twelve low-income housing projects throughout Oregon will receive funding through the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) spring 2007 funding cycle, OHCS Director Victor Merced announced Friday.
These combined grants, loans and tax credits will amount to nearly $19.3million in total project costs, which will support construction or rehabilitation of 126 units of affordable housing around the state. The projects will generate approximately $32.7 million in economic activity throughout the state’s economy.
Full Story
Contact:
Betty Markey 503.986.2116
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
|
|
|
|
Salem, Oregon (May 30, 2007) – Low-income Oregonians will benefit from 186 units of affordable housing recently funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Oregon State Housing Council. These units will also bring in an estimated $1,119,000 or more in biennial federal subsidies to provide rental assistance for low-income individuals and families.
Full Story
Contact:
Lynn Schoessler 503.986.2073
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
|
|
|
|
Rural homeless benefit by almost $1.5 million
Salem, Oregon (May 14, 2007) – Rural Oregon Continuum of Care (ROCC) has received $1,473,673 in federal grant funds to help the homeless. ROCC is a program of Oregon Housing and Community Services, which has successfully applied for these funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the past six years.
Full Story
Contact:
Lynn Adams 503.986.6736
Jodie Jones 503.986.2096
Floyd Smith 503.986.6747
|
|
|
|
Oregon Housing Programs Receive Praise for Excellence
Salem, Oregon (May 10, 2007) – Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has praised housing advocates, affordable housing developers, and various public agencies for sponsoring, financing and developing affordable housing throughout the state, echoing recognition they received at last month’s Oregon Housing Conference.
Full Story
Contact:
|
|
|
|
Governor, Congressional Delegation Try to Stave Off Cuts to Oregon’s Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program
Salem, Oregon (April 17, 2007) – Governor Ted Kulongoski and members of Oregon’s congressional delegation have urged the Bush administration not to carry out its plan to slash funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the federal Weatherization Assistance Program.
Full Story
Contact:
|
|
|
|
Housing Conference Hosts Oregon Leadersas Keynote Speakers
Salem, Oregon (March 21, 2007) - Affordable housing advocates and others will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and listen to prominent Oregon leaders during the 2007 Oregon Housing Conference in Salem on April 24 and 25, 2007.
Full Story
Contact:
Sandy McDonnell 503.986.2012
|
| |
| |
|
| |
Housing Conference Looks At Challenges and Solutions
for Affordable Housing
Salem, Oregon (February 26, 2007) - Salem will be the center of attention on April 24 and 25 as affordable housing advocates from around the State of Oregon will gather to discuss the tools and strategies at the 2007 Oregon Housing Conference. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will host the conference.
Full Story
Contact:
Sandy McDonnell 503.986.2012
|
| |
|
| |
Call for Entries: Excellence in Housing Awards
Salem, Oregon (February 12, 2007) - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is soliciting nominations for the 2007 Excellence in Housing Awards.
Full Story
Contact:
Sandy McDonnell 503.986.2012
|
| |
|
|
State Approves $2.3 Million in Small Community
Incentive Fund Awards
Salem, Oregon (January 9, 2007) - In 2006, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) approved over $2.3 million in grants and loans to assist 36 community development projects across Oregon through its Small Community Incentive Fund (SCIF) program.
Full Story
Contact:
Loren Shultz 503.986.2008
Betty Markey 503.986.2116
|
|
|
|
For More Information:
Contact:
Floyd Smith
Agency Affairs Director
503.986.6747
|
|
Related Resources |
|
 2006 News Releases |
|
2005 News Releases |
|
2004 News Releases |
|
2003 News Releases |
|
2002 News Releases |
|
2001 News Releases |
| |
News Room and Events MainPage |
