OAR 813 § 813-115-0001
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The rules of OAR chapter 813, Division 115, describe a required process for Publicly Supported Housing Contract Preservation. This process is defined in ORS 456.766 through 456.813 and 456.828 which provides a framework to help preserve the affordability restrictions of properties that entered into these restrictions to receive federal, state, or local government assistance. This process is also subject to OHCS’ general rules (OAR 813-005).
OAR 813 § 813-115-0001 establishes the purpose and scope of Oregon's Publicly Supported Housing Contract Preservation rules. These rules, rooted in ORS 456.766 through 456.813 and 456.828, create a structured process for maintaining affordability restrictions on housing properties that originally received government assistance—federal, state, or local—in exchange for those restrictions. The division operates alongside OHCS' general administrative rules found in OAR 813-005.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers of properties subject to government-assisted affordability restrictions should be aware that OAR 813 § 813-115-0001 signals the existence of a formal, required process governing how those restrictions may be preserved or addressed. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full Division 115 framework, as well as the underlying statutory authority in ORS 456.766–456.813 and 456.828, to understand their obligations before any affordability agreement approaches expiration. OHCS' general rules under OAR 813-005 also apply and are worth reviewing alongside Division 115.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-115-0001 reflects Oregon's commitment to preserving affordable housing for residents living in properties that were built or maintained with government assistance. Tenants in such properties have an interest in the Contract Preservation process outlined in ORS 456.766–456.813 and 456.828, as it is designed to help protect the affordability restrictions that may affect their rents. Tenants who have questions about whether their building is subject to these protections may consider reaching out to the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) agency or a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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