OAR 813 § 813-115-0020
Inclusion of Local Government Subsidy Program Properties as Publicly Supported Housing
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(1) A local government may make an application to OHCS requesting that a local subsidy program be included in the definition of publicly supported housing as provided by ORS 456.766(6)(a)(B). (2) To be eligible for OHCS approval: (a) The local subsidy program must require a deed restriction, loan agreement, operating agreement, or any other writing agreement that places an affordability restriction on the property; and (b) The local government subsidy program must otherwise comply with and not be excluded from the definition of publicly supported housing (definition and exclusions are in ORS 456.766(6)(a)); and (3) If an application is approved by OHCS, property that is the subject of a contract by which the property becomes publicly supported housing that is subject to an affordability restriction becomes a participating property (as defined by ORS 456.766) and is subject to process requirements of this division of rules.
OAR 813 § 813-115-0020 establishes a pathway for local governments in Oregon to have their housing subsidy programs recognized as "publicly supported housing" under state law. To qualify, the local program must impose an affordability restriction on the property through a written agreement such as a deed restriction or loan agreement, and it must otherwise meet the statutory definition in ORS 456.766(6)(a). Once the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) approves an application, properties covered by that program become "participating properties" subject to the tenant-protection process rules in this division.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners whose properties are funded through a local government subsidy program should be aware that, under OAR 813 § 813-115-0020, OHCS approval of that program triggers participating-property status and the associated process requirements of this division of rules. Compliant operators generally ensure that any deed restriction, loan agreement, or operating agreement tied to their property is consistent with the affordability restrictions required by the approved local program. Keeping documentation of the written affordability agreement on file is a practice commonly associated with maintaining compliance once a property is designated as publicly supported housing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-115-0020 is relevant to tenants living in properties that receive local government housing subsidies, because OHCS approval of a local subsidy program can bring those properties under Oregon's publicly supported housing framework and its tenant-protection process rules. Tenants in such properties may have rights tied to the affordability restrictions placed on the property through written agreements like deed restrictions or loan agreements. Tenants who believe their property should be — or is — subject to these protections can seek information from OHCS, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or review the process requirements outlined in this division of rules.
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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