MIRL, or the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan program, aims to close the gap in middle-income housing in Oregon. This first-of-its-kind program will provide housing for Oregonians living at or below 120% of the area median income. The program’s structure allows hyperlocal solutions, meaning communities can truly focus on housing progress in their area and pinpoint unique challenges in the housing market. To learn more about the program, visit https://lnkd.in/guEZv6F8.
Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS)
Government Administration
Salem, OR 4,779 followers
We provide resources and develop integrated statewide policy to increase access to stable housing for all Oregonians.
About us
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency, providing financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. We envision an Oregon where all can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization – from preventing and ending homelessness, assisting with utilities to keep someone stable, to financing multifamily affordable housing, to encouraging homeownership. It delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers, and has limited direct contact with low-income beneficiaries. OHCS's sources of funds are varied and include federal and state resources which have complex regulatory compliance requirements, and thus stewardship, compliance monitoring, and asset management are all critical functions played by OHCS. MISSION: We provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders, to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.
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https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx
External link for Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS)
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- Government Administration
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Salem, OR
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- Government Agency
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Salem, OR 97301, US
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Portland, OR 97232, US
Employees at Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS)
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As Black history month comes to a close, we want to highlight the incredible contributions of Black Americans to housing work and equity. From the Civil Rights Movement to today's housing justice movement, Black activists been at the forefront of this work and shown us change is possible. Pictured here is the Fairfield Apartments during the 1950s. Just this last year, Urban League of Portland reopened the building after renovating it and leading its preservation. Now it has 75 units of permanent supportive housing. Urban League of Portland provides culturally responsive services to residents. The reopened Fairfield Apartments is a great example of how communities can work toward dismantling systemic barriers so that everyone can live in a healthy, safe, and affordable home, regardless of their race or ethnicity. This work extends far beyond the month of February, and we all have a role in creating a more inclusive world.
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Over the last 5 years, OHCS has invested in building more than 27,000 affordable homes. Federal resources are essential in advancing our efforts. As Congress works on these issues, here are some federal actions that could help address our housing supply shortage: -Expand Housing Bonds & Credits -Keep the HOME Housing Block Grant -Reform federal regulation Learn more via National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)'s Washington Report: https://lnkd.in/gDtrYxYJ
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We're hiring! Do you have experience with LIHTC and multifamily housing projects? Do you have extensive knowledge in applying regulations and guidelines? Learn more about the job and apply here: https://bit.ly/4h08ulo
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If you’re an applicant working with our Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP), we’ve got a comprehensive guide on what you can expect before, during, and after construction on your home. Information includes inspections, warranties, and more: https://lnkd.in/g4PxE_Be If your home was damaged or destroyed by the wildfires and straight-line winds of 2020, you may be eligible for assistance through HARP. Learn about the program, application, and more at https://lnkd.in/gE9_sfaw.
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ICYMI, we launched the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan program, which provides loans to cities or counties they can distribute as grants to developers in their communities for housing. In lieu of property taxes, the developers pay the city or county a fee they can then use to pay back the loan. This innovative program is meant to empower communities to drive their own housing solutions. This program aims to help close the gap in middle-income housing, providing homes for people at or below 120% of the area median income. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/4b6fpYV.
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211 is a great resource for finding local, up-to-date housing resources. Whether you're looking for rental assistance, housing, weatherization support, or more, call 211 or visit 211info.org to find resources in your community.
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Do you have expertise with government budget strategy? We're looking for a Budget Manager that will oversee the preparation of fiscal analyses, coordinate budget development efforts, and more. If this position sounds like the career opportunity you have been looking for, then apply today! Deadline is 3/9/25. https://bit.ly/3X8Slmv
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We're hiring a Chief Operation Officer! This is a crucial leadership role at OHCS that works with a diverse range of teams. If you're an innovative and visionary leader in housing and committed to equity and racial justice, public transparency, and improving access to affordable housing, apply today! Deadline is 3/2/25: https://bit.ly/4bewNdN
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Looking for homeownership resources? Wondering what kinds of rental assistance options are out there? Free housing counseling is available! Make an appointment today with a certified housing counselor: bit.ly/OR_H-Counselors
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