Eligibility for funding will vary by resource offering but in all cases the Project or unit must include all three PSH program elements, which include physical units (a minimum of five), project-based rental assistance, and comprehensive tenancy support services (not required to be funded by the Department). Additional requirements may include but are not limited to:

1. (1) Standards as outlined by the Oregon Centralized Application or PSH Standards, Best Practices, and Program Manual,
2. (2) Low barrier policies for accessing the PSH units,
3. (3) A tenant selection plan that prioritizes chronically homeless households via local Coordinated Entry, and
4. (4) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing marketing plan.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 456.612, ORS 456.620 & ORS 456.625

Statutes/Other Implemented

SB 5505 (2021) & SB 5506 (2021)

History

OHCS 37-2025, amend filed 08/21/2025, effective 08/26/2025
OHCS 26-2024, amend filed 08/27/2024, effective 09/02/2024
OHCS 16-2024, temporary amend filed 05/29/2024, effective 05/29/2024 through 11/24/2024
OHCS 6-2023, adopt filed 04/10/2023, effective 04/12/2023