Updates about Federal Actions

March 21, 2025

Oregon Housing and Community Services is actively assessing federal actions for impact they may have on Oregon. OHCS remains committed to serving Oregonians across the housing continuum, including preventing homelessness, providing housing stability supports, financing the building and preservation of affordable housing, and encouraging homeownership. OHCS will continue operating at the state level to advance housing progress that works for all Oregonians.

Current status

At this time, there are no impacts to established OHCS programs. Every change in administration comes with the possibility of shifts in federal funds. OHCS is closely monitoring programs that receive federal dollars and may be impacted.

Update from the director

Federal actions on U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

On March 14, a federal executive order was enacted to eliminate all non-statutory functions of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). USICH coordinates strategies and solutions across federal agencies to address homelessness.

This executive order does not affect funding for OHCS-administered programs. OHCS is closely monitoring for any potential operational impacts to ensure continued support for their work.

OHCS federally funded programs

Below are OHCS programs that receive at least partial federal funding.

Sanctuary laws and resources

Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise laws mean everyone has the right to live, work, learn, and access government services safely in Oregon. Visit the Oregon Department of Justice Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit for information and resources.

Contact Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Response Hotline to report a suspected violation, get support, or be connected to resources at (844) 924-7829, Monday - Friday. Multilingual and interpretation services are available.