OAR 813 § 813-270-0055
Use of Funds
Operative Text
(1) ORI funds must be used for eligible households, in compliance with the ORI Manual. (2) To the extent of available funding, ORI funds may be used for the following activities: (a) Street Outreach; (b) Rapid Rehousing Activities; (c) Unit Access; and (d) Data collection related to implementation of the ORI program. (3) ORI funds may be used as provided in the ORI Manual to supplement existing funds or to support existing programs or establish new programs. Grantees shall not use ORI funds, granted or otherwise awarded, to replace funds currently being received from other sources, available or reasonably expected to be available to the grantee.
OAR 813 § 813-270-0055 governs how Oregon Rental Initiative (ORI) funds may be spent. Eligible uses include street outreach, rapid rehousing activities, unit access efforts, and data collection tied to ORI program implementation, all subject to the requirements of the ORI Manual. Critically, ORI funds are intended to supplement—not replace—other funding sources that a grantee currently receives or can reasonably expect to receive.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under OAR 813 § 813-270-0055, property owners and managers who participate in ORI-funded programs should be aware that the grantees administering those funds are bound by strict use-of-funds rules. Compliant grantees direct ORI dollars only toward eligible households and approved activity categories such as rapid rehousing and unit access, as defined in the ORI Manual. Understanding these constraints can help housing providers set realistic expectations about what ORI-funded partners are permitted to offer or fund.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-270-0055 establishes that ORI funds exist to expand housing assistance—not to substitute for other aid programs a tenant might already be receiving or be eligible for. Tenants seeking help through ORI-funded programs can ask administrators whether their household qualifies as an eligible household under the ORI Manual and which approved activities, such as rapid rehousing or unit access support, may be available to them. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help individuals understand how ORI funding interacts with other assistance programs.
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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