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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program
CDBG funds are the mainstay of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) community and economic development programs. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) receives CDBG funding to provide housing rehabilitation in rural nonentitlement Oregon communities. Rural Oregon cities and counties may annually apply for CDBG housing rehabilitation funds which are awarded on a competitive basis. All funds are distributed as grants to rural cities and counties following an annual competitive application process.
Regional collaborations of cities and counties are encouraged to build self-sustaining revolving loan fund portfolios. Program funds may be leveraged in combination with other programs to provide an enhanced benefit to recipient cities and counties. Housing rehabilitation provides economic stimulus to participating cities and counties by using local contractors and purchasing products from local vendors.
The program pays for the repair and maintenance of existing low-income family housing in rural Oregon. The purpose of the program is to develop a means for low-income homeowners to reside in decent, safe and sanitary housing. Eligible activities include rehabilitation, reconstruction or installation of improvements such as, electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, insulation, weatherization, and structural work. Additionally, the purchase and installation of equipment that is an integral structural fixture such as heating systems, hot water heaters, light fixtures, and built in appliances are eligible for this funding.
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For more information, contact Ernie Kirchner, CDBG Program Manager at 503.986.2136 or e-mail Ernie Kirchner. For more information about the CDBG Regional Housing Center contact Julie Marshall at 503.986.2090 or e-mail Julie Marshall. To talk with someone about developing affordable housing in your area, contact a Regional Advisor to the Director or call 503.986.2000.
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