Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the creation of 112 new affordable homes in Eugene and Portland. Some of these homes will be near affordable childcare, feature energy-efficient heat pumps and appliances and provide permanent supportive services.
OHCS works with local partners like Cascade Housing Association (CHA) to fund affordable housing developments that help meet the needs of their communities. CHA is developing the River Road Apartments in Eugene with three full Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-certified units and 13 adaptable units. All 48 homes will include energy-efficient appliances and heat pumps. The development will be located less than a mile away from the Parkside Community Preschool, which offers affordable care and childcare services. It’s also close to several parks and recreational opportunities.
In Portland, 73 Foster will create 64 new homes in a pedestrian-transit friendly area. Twenty-two of the homes will be dedicated as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units featuring tenancy support services and project-based rental assistance for households experiencing chronic homelessness. REACH Community Development is leading the project and will provide resident services and case management at the property. REACH plans to work with the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) and Community Vision to support residents in the lease-up process and continue providing services after move-in…