Or. Admin. Code § 813-138-0000
The rules of OAR chapter 813, division 138, are established to support implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 5505 (2021) (Or Laws 2021, chapter 658, section 1) and SB 5506 (2021) (Or Laws 2021, chapter 659, section 1) relating to funds provided for the creation of a Permanent Supportive Housing Program in the State of Oregon. The objective of the PSH Program is to expand the state's supply of affordable housing designed to serve households experiencing chronic homelessness. Permanent Supportive Housing is a best practice and proven strategy to successfully house people experiencing chronic homelessness. Members of these households often have complex needs including mental illness, substance use, and chronic physical difficulties alongside of their experience of long-term homelessness. The OHCS PSH Program combines three funding elements: development funding for acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing, funding for comprehensive tenancy support services, and project-based rental assistance. PSH is a key resource for people who, without support in their tenancy, may not be successful in maintaining stable housing and who, without housing, may not be as successful in utilizing services to achieve and maintain recovery, health, and wellness.
Or. Admin. Code § 813-138-0000
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 456.612, ORS 456.620 & ORS 456.625
Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 5505 (2021), SB 5506 (2021), HB 5005 & HB 5050 (Section 26)