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Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009
Salem, Oregon (June 24, 2009) - As the lead agency in the Oregon NSP 2 Consortium, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is seeking public comment for a proposed application relating to $25.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2). The comment period runs from July 1, 2009 through 5 PM July 10, 2009. NSP2 was funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009 and targets benefits to abandoned and foreclosed residential properties and the neighborhoods in which they are located. The Consortium is submitting an application to HUD for housing activities eligible under NSP rules published in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009, Docket No. FR-5321-N-01 and dated May 4, 2009. Descriptions of the activities are contained within the application.
Oregon used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the NOFA, and subsequent HUD criteria to identify census tracts throughout the state with the greatest percentage of foreclosed and vacant properties. Targeted areas are located in 41 census tracts throughout Oregon.
The state has formed a Consortium with current Community Development Block Grant entitlements that have targeted areas within their jurisdiction. These include: Salem, Medford, Washington County, Bend and Clackamas County.
Oregon encourages participation by low, moderate, and middle income citizens (particularly those living in specific targeted areas where NSP funds are proposed to be used) as well as minorities and non-English speaking persons and persons with disabilities. Program information is available in alternative languages and formats upon request.
Starting July 1, 2009 the draft amendment can be viewed at: http://www.ohcs.oregon.gov/OHCS/pdfs/nsp2_proposed_application_63009.pdf
Written comments on the proposed application will be received until 5:00 pm on July 10, 2009. Comments can be forwarded to Becky Baxter, OHCS, North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite B, Salem, OR 97301-1266 or by e-mail at becky.baxter@hcs.state.or.us.
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Oregon Administrative Rules
Oregon affordable Housing Tax Credits: Affordable Housing Project Certification Program
Salem, Oregon (May 22, 2009) - A public comment period regarding the permanent adoption of amendments to the Oregon Administrative Rules for the Oregon affordable Housing Tax Credits: Affordable Housing Project Certification Program will be held through July 21, 2009. A copy of the proposed rulemaking is available here, or may be obtained by contacting Sandy McDonnell, Administrative Services Manager, Oregon Housing and Community Services, North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St NE Ste B, Salem OR 97301-1266 (503) 986-2012, or by e-mail:
 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Hearing and Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact
The proposed rules amend the definition of lending institution to be consistent with the definition contained in ORS 317.097 and 706.008. Temporary Oregon Administrative Rules were adopted on February 9, 2009 to incorporate these amendments and will remain in effect until August 7, 2009.
A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed rulemaking will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at Oregon Housing and Community Services, North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St NE Ste B, Salem OR 97301-1266. The department will also solicit opinions that should be considered for achieving the rule's substantial goals while reducing any potential negative eoncomic impact on business (ORS 183.335(2)(b)(G).
Written comments on the amendment of the permanent rules will be accepted through Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at Oregon Housing and Community Services, North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St NE Ste B, Salem OR 97301-1266, 503-986-2012, Att: Sandy McDonnell. E-mail comments will also be accepted through July 21, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. Please e-mail comments to: sandy.mcdonnell@hcs.state.or.us.
For More Information:
Carol Kowash
OHCS
Phone 503.986.2036
Fax 503.983.2020
Carol.Kowash@hcs.state.or.us
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