OAR 813 § 813-261-0000
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(1) The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 261 of the administrative rules, is to implement the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Oregon Eviction Diversion & Prevention (ORE-DAP) program. OHCS is designated as the state agency responsible for administering state and federal antipoverty programs in Oregon. (2) The purpose of ORE-DAP is to provide eviction prevention and housing stabilization services to households at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.
OAR 813 § 813-261-0000 establishes the foundational purpose of Oregon's Eviction Diversion & Prevention program, known as ORE-DAP, which is administered by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). The rule designates OHCS as the state agency responsible for overseeing state and federal antipoverty programs in Oregon. ORE-DAP is designed to deliver eviction prevention and housing stabilization services to households that are either at risk of homelessness or currently experiencing it.
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OAR 813 § 813-261-0000 identifies OHCS as the administering agency for ORE-DAP, a program that can provide resources to tenants facing housing instability. Property owners and managers who work with tenants in financial distress may find that ORE-DAP services represent a pathway toward housing stabilization that can benefit both parties. Understanding the program's stated purpose helps operators recognize when referrals to OHCS-administered resources may be relevant to a tenancy situation.
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Under OAR 813 § 813-261-0000, the ORE-DAP program exists specifically to help households like those at risk of eviction or already experiencing homelessness access prevention and stabilization services. OHCS, as the designated state agency, oversees the delivery of these services across Oregon. Tenants who believe they may qualify can explore contacting OHCS directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to learn more about available ORE-DAP resources.
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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