1. (1) OHCS may enter into agreements with Regional Coordinators to provide SSP services statewide (see OAR 813-275-0060).

2. (2) OHCS shall develop and implement a funding formula for the SSP. This funding formula will be updated periodically to reflect performance of the SSP and changing needs. All data sources used to establish the factors that make up the formula shall be selected by OHCS and are subject to change. The funding formula will be used to allocate funding by region and will consider regional needs and past performance of the region, and may be based on the following information:

   1. (a) Number of beds funded through SSP existing at the beginning of the relevant Regional Assessment and Plan coverage period;
   2. (b) Total cost per SSP-supported bed by region for previous performance period;
   3. (c) Homelessness count measured by most recent validated count;
   4. (d) McKinney Vento student Homelessness count for most recent validated period;
   5. (e) Housing availability;
   6. (f) Low-income Households;
   7. (g) Non-SSP funds utilized in previous performance period;
   8. (h) Non-SSP funds availability identified in most recent Regional Assessment and Plan;
   9. (i) Shelter utilization for previous performance period;
   10. (j) Percentage of SSP exited Households who exited to a permanent housing destination;
   11. (k) Percentage of Households served in SSP emergency Shelter who exited to “place not meant for habitation”;
   12. (l) Percentage of SSP funds spent down for most recent performance period; and
   13. (m) Other factors deemed appropriate by OHCS.

3. (3) Regional Coordinators and SSP Providers must administer programs in accordance with the SSP Manual and must establish policies, as outlined in the SSP Manual, including but not limited to:

   1. (a) Low-barrier and non-exclusionary practices; and
   2. (b) Exit and separation from services.
4. (4) A designated portion of SSP funds, as determined by OHCS, are reserved for Regional Coordinators and SSP Providers to use for administrative costs.

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