Agency invests nearly all LIFT funding in record time

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has announced the commitment of $291 million in funding to support the development of 1,171 new affordable homes across the state. This milestone, approved by the Housing Stability Council (HSC), includes funding for 12 projects that will serve a wide range of Oregonians, including older adults, veterans, families exiting homelessness, agricultural workers, and communities of color.

“Every Oregonian deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. The state is moving with urgency to deliver just that,” Governor Kotek said.

The funding includes allocations from the Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) program, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and conduit bonds. Notably, the vast majority of LIFT funds allocated by the 2025 Oregon Legislature have already been committed—just months after the session ended—thanks to the Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) process.

“This is what responsive government looks like—turning legislative intent into homes for Oregonians,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “Through the new Oregon Centralized Application Process (ORCA) process, we’ve committed nearly all of our LIFT funding in just a few months, ensuring a timely response to the housing needs of rural, Tribal, and urban communities across Oregon.”

These are the projects that the HSC is funding this month: 

City Project Units Sponsor 
Dallas Quarterdeck Apartments 34 Polk Community Development Corporation 
Grants Pass Allenwood Apartments 116 Oregon Human Development Corporation, NeighborWorks Umpqua 
The Dalles Chenowith Affordable Housing 76 Northwest Housing Alternatives, Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation 
Salem Compass Points 120 Catholic Community Services 
Salem Cottages United 15 United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley 
Salem Gussie Belle II 60 Green Light Development, Seed of Faith Ministries, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency 
Salem Joseph Street Apartments 183 Neighborly Communities LLC, Community Resource Trust 
Tigard Bull Mountain Apartments 74 Home First Development 
Beaverton Meadowlark Place 104 Community Partners for Affordable Housing 
Portland Barbur Apartments 150 Innovative Housing, Inc. 
Portland Jamii Court 96 Community Partners for Affordable Housing 
Portland Flatworks Building 143 SDP-ODP Management LLC 

The scale of these affordable housing projects reflects the extraordinary collaboration of more than 40 partners across Oregon. From culturally specific nonprofits and resident service providers to developers, local governments, and health organizations, it takes a broad and committed coalition to bring these homes to life.

These projects span urban and suburban communities, ensuring that affordable housing reaches every corner of Oregon. Each development includes culturally specific services, resident support, and community partnerships tailored to the needs of their community.

About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) 

OHCS is Oregon’s housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.