Governor John Kitzhaber has announced the appointment of Margaret Shephard Van Vliet to fill the position of Oregon Housing and Community Services Director. Van Vliet recently served as the first director of the city of Portland’s Housing Bureau, where she led the merger of two city agencies. She has also held leadership posts at the Housing Authority of Portland.
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The Rural Housing Service (RHS) Office of the Multifamily Housing announced an updated Form RD 3560-8 Tenant Certification for the July 1, 2025 implementation of the changes to income and asset calculations due to the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA).
Gov. Tina Kotek released the Governor’s Recommended Budget (GRB), detailing her vision to build on housing progress.
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) unveiled the first State of the State’s Housing Report for Oregon, providing an in-depth analysis of housing availability and affordability across the state.
Oregon Housing & Community Services is funding the creation, preservation and rehabilitation of more than 400 affordable homes across the state. These homes will help fill the need for housing for Oregonians with low incomes, including seniors, youth, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.