Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced funding approvals by the Oregon Housing Stability Council to develop or preserve 480 affordable rental homes and 36 homes for purchase in Newport, Grants Pass, Eugene, Lincoln City, Bend, Portland, and Hillsboro.
The rental investments include new housing for older adults, family-sized apartments, and housing for people with behavioral health needs. The approvals also support rehabilitation of existing affordable apartments, helping residents maintain access to stable housing.
The homeownership investments include homes prioritized for qualified hospital employees and survivors of the 2020 Echo Mountain Fire in Lincoln City, as well as new homes within a resident-owned community for older adults in Grants Pass…