Governor Brown Signs Seven Affordable Housing Bills
Tuesday, July 28 was an exciting day. A group of advocates and legislative champions gathered with Governor Kate Brown who signed seven bills that will bring more housing opportunity to Oregonians. Organizations represented included Habitat for Humanity of Oregon, Oregon Opportunity Network, CASA of Oregon, PCUN, Farmworker Housing Development Corporation, PCRI, Oregon Housing and Community…
It’s Shaping Up To Be A Historic Session for Housing Opportunity
The legislature is wrapping up its final decisions. The ink isn’t to paper yet, but historic investments will ensure more Oregonians will have access to housing opportunity and the many benefits that come with it! Though no final votes have been made, we’re looking forward to celebrating our successes this session. According to current budget…
There’s Still Time to Make an Impact on Housing Opportunity
You Can Help – Make Calls Today! Ask your legislator to SAY YES and STAND UP for housing opportunity. Find guidance for letters and calls for these three priorities here: Emergency rent and shelter assistance (EHA/SHAP) $100 million for new homes Preserve existing affordable homes Where We Are The Housing and Community Services Budget which…
Good News for Housing Opportunity in the State Budget
The Housing and Community Services Department Budget had a work session today in the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development. EHA/SHAP (Emergency Rent and Shelter Assistance) Details: This budget version maintains funding for the Emergency Housing Account (EHA) and State Homeless Assistance Program (SHAP) at the 2013-15 budget level—including the increase we…
Housing Opportunity Update – June 5, 2015
This session can prove historic. Governor Kate Brown and Speaker of the House Tina Kotek have recognized that ensuring that all Oregonians have a home should and must be a priority if we want to meet our other state goals. In the final weeks of the 2015 Legislative session our families, our communities and our…
Recapping a Big Week in Housing Opportunity
Thanks to those who made Housing Opportunity Day a huge success The inspiring enthusiasm for making Oregon a place where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to call home continued on May 13. There were lots of opportunities to bond, learn and advocate. Check out the recap of the event. View and download photos…
May 13 Housing Opportunity Day Recap
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All Your Questions About Housing Opportunity Day Answered
Housing Opportunity Day, May 13, is tomorrow! If you were at Housing Opportunity Day in March a lot of the details have changed. So, make sure you read closely. Here are some FAQs we’ve compiled based on questions we’ve been getting from people like you. Let us know if you have any questions that aren’t…
What You Need to Know About The $100 Million Affordable Housing Proposal
In a Street Roots article that comes out today, Janet Byrd from Neighborhood Partnerships and the Oregon Housing Alliance set the stage for a new housing proposal: Oregon Legislators will decide in the weeks ahead whether to create a new source of funding to build Oregon’s future through new homes across Oregon. This historic direct investment…