Terms used throughout this division may be defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS), in the OHCS General Definitions (OAR 813-005-0005), in the SSP Manual, or in this division. As used in this division:

1. (1) “Direct Service Provider” means an organization that  conducts one or more of the eligible activities provided in the SSP Manual, not including those of a Regional Coordinator.
2. (2) “Homeless Management Information System" or "HMIS" has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
3. (3) “Homelessness” has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
4. (4) “Household” has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
5. (5) “Housing Focused Activities” has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
6. (6) “Low-Barrier” has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
7. (7) “Regional Assessment and Plan” means an assessment of current conditions, resources, and outcomes relating to Homelessness for the region, and a plan that details the services and outcomes for the region that will be supported with SSP funds.
8. (8) “Regional Coordinator” means a local government or nonprofit public benefit corporation that develops a Regional Assessment and Plan and an annual report, and receives and distributes program funds for the region.
9. (9) “Safe Temporary Emergency Placement Sites or “STEPS” has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
10. (10) “Shelter” has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
11. (11) “Shelter Provider” has the meaning provided in the SSP Manual.
12. (12) “SSP Manual” means the Statewide Shelter Program Operations Manual adopted in OAR 813-275-0030.
13. (13) “SSP Provider” means a Shelter provider or a Direct Service Provider that receives SSP funding to conduct eligible activities as defined in the SSP Manual.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 456.555 & HB 3644 (2025)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 456.625 & HB 3644 (2025)

History

OHCS 53-2025, adopt filed 12/30/2025, effective 01/01/2026