OR-MEP is accepting applications for funding through Monday, August 31, 2026
Applications for Open Enrollment 2026-Round 2 are due Monday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. PDT. You must submit your application by the deadline to be considered for the $4.5 million in Oregon Multifamily Energy Program (OR-MEP) funding available this round. Please submit application using our new online form.
OR-MEP was able to select all 35 projects that applied in Open Enrollment 2026-Round 1. If you’re on the fence about applying or have applied in the past, this is your last chance to qualify for state funding until 2027.
Please contact us at OHCSMultifamilyEnergy@trccompanies.com or call (503) 505-6787 if you have any questions or need support from the program team.
Resources for Asset Management and Property Support (RAMPS) is providing resources to improve property health and resident well-being
Good news for Oregon affordable housing!
Resources for Asset Management and Property Support (RAMPS) is providing resources to improve property health and resident well-being in Oregon’s affordable housing, starting in 2026.
The multi-year statewide funding program—established at the direction of the Oregon legislature and administered by HDC—provides grants and no-cost training to eligible housing owners and operators.
Resources may be used to address immediate property needs and upstream challenges via property and asset management staffing and training, systems improvement, and capacity building.
Learn more at https://www.hdc-nw.org/ramps
Funding Oportunity| Governor Kotek Announces $10 Million Regional Infrastructure Fund for Oregon's Small Communities
Governor Kotek Announces $10 Million Regional Infrastructure Fund for Oregon's Small Communities
Funding focuses on infrastructure projects to support economic development and livability in small communities
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the application portal has opened for the state’s Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), following a $10 million investment from the 2026 legislative session that will help Oregon's small communities and tribes plan for and build needed infrastructure projects.
“Infrastructure is where economic development begins,” Governor Kotek said. “Communities have a tough time attracting new employers, building housing, or growing their main street businesses without reliable water, roads, and sites ready for investment. The Regional Infrastructure Fund is designed to meet our small, rural, and tribal communities where they are, whether that means supporting the engineering work that gets a project shovel ready or helping move construction forward.”
The program is open to Oregon local governments and federally recognized tribes with populations under 25,000. The Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) opens Monday, August 3, 2026, and closes Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
The RIF funding was allocated as part of House Bill 5204, the state's 2026 economic development package championed by and signed into law by Governor Kotek in April 2026. The RIF is administered by Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency.
Two Funding Types
- Construction Grants ($100,000 – $1 million): Site acquisition, infrastructure construction, and related improvements.
- Planning Grants ($25,000 – $250,000): Land-use planning, engineering, feasibility studies, and research related to constructing an infrastructure project.
Applications will be evaluated on criteria such as project readiness and alignment with regional community and economic development priorities established by Regional Solutions Advisory Committees. A full scoring matrix and eligibility details are available in the RFGA.
How to Apply
Applicants should review the complete RFGA for eligibility requirements, application materials, and submission instructions, and submit applications through the RIF portal at www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/
- Applicant questions due: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT
- Responses posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Notices of Award anticipated: October 30, 2026
An informational webinar for applicants is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026; details will be posted on the program website.
Predevelopment loan Funding Opportunty| Network for Oregon Affordable Housing(NOA)|The funds are available on a rolling basis.
For early-stage financing to move a moderate-income housing project forward, NOAH offers loans of up to $1 million to help acquire land or cover predevelopment costs for multifamily rental or for-sale project serving households at 60%–120% of Area Median Income. The loan comes with a 3.0% interest rate, interest-only monthly payments, and terms up to 36 months with a possible 12-month extension. For a detailed term sheet, please visit NOAH’s website, or click here.
If you would like more information, please contact Rachel Mori Bidou at rachelb@noah-housing.org. The funds are available on a rolling basis.
MODERATE INCOME PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN TERM SHEET
Description: The predevelopment loan provides funds to purchase land or to pay for
predevelopment costs associated with the development of multifamily rental or for-
sale single-family housing affordable between 60% and 120% AMI. Predevelopment
costs can include infrastructure, planning, reports, surveys, and consultants.
Acceptable Borrowers: For- and non-profit entities including corporations, partnerships, limited liability
companies, municipal or public corporations, or individuals that are duly authorized
to conduct business in the state of Oregon.
Acceptable Property Types: Improved or unimproved land to be developed for affordable housing.
Affordability: Financing is available for projects that will be subject to an affordability restriction:
1. That has a term of no less than five years;
2. With all units rented or sold to households between 60% and 120% of Area
Median Income;
3. And, rents or sale prices should align with household income criteria, restricted
to Moderate-Income Households (60% and 120%).
Loan Amount: Up to $1,000,000.
Maximum LTV: Up to 90%
Loan Conditions: 1. Project costs must be lower than $40,000,000 or 80 or fewer residential units.
2. Loan may not exceed 75% of the project’s total predevelopment costs unless
the project will be restricted to households with incomes equal to or less than
the Area Median Income.
Minimum Debt Service Coverage
Ratio (DCR): N/A
Recourse to Borrower: Fully recourse to the borrower. Sponsors will be required to provide a full payment
and performance guaranty if a single asset entity owns, or will own, the property.
Security: 1
st lien Deed of Trust on land, or other property owned by the borrower; or a
perfected security interest in liquid assets, accounts receivable, or inventories.
Interest Rate: 3.0% payable monthly.
Term: Not to exceed 36 months. One 12-month extension is available.
Amortization: N/A
Payments: Monthly interest only payments with principal due at loan maturity.
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Pre-Payment Premium: None.
Fees: Origination Fee of 1%, minimum of $5,000.
Document Preparation Fee of $500.
Good Faith Deposit of $1,500.
Borrower is responsible for all transaction costs.
Required Third Party Reports: FIRREA compliant appraisal, ordered by NOAH, if security is land or other real estate.
Appraisal must provide “as-is” market value.
Appraisal review if loan amount exceeds $500,000.
Phase I Environmental Report.
Other reports as required by NOAH.
General Funding Conditions: ALTA Lender’s Title Insurance policy insuring 1st lien position. All other funding
sources will be subordinate with terms acceptable to NOAH.
Flood Hazard Determination (obtained by NOAH).
Evidence of insurance for casualty, public liability, rental interruption and if
applicable flood and boiler and machinery insurance.
Operations and Maintenance plans as required per the environmental review.
Proposed project is financially feasible.
Read and rely letter from environmental consultant/engineer.
Proposed project conforms with current zoning requirements.
Project has no environmental issues that would preclude, or unnecessarily delay,
development.
There are no material impediments to development.
Project has a clean title or issues that can be easily resolved.
Evidence of secondary source of re-payment either from borrower assets or cash
flow.
Evidence of ADA compliance (as applicable).
Underwriting Checklist: 1. Signed Letter of Interest and Deposit
2. Good Faith Deposit
3. Preliminary Title Report with copies of all exceptions
4. Financial proforma for predevelopment funds as well as the future
development inclusive of Income and Expense Statement, Statement of
Sources and Uses
5. Sponsor /General Partner financial information
a. Borrower Certification
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b. Financial Statements for the last three fiscal years inclusive of Income and
Expense Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash flows
(preferably audited)
c. Year-to-date Financial Statement inclusive of Income and Expense
Statement and Balance Sheet (dated within last three months)
d. Current year budget and projected budget for the next year
e. Statement of Contingent Liabilities
f. Schedule of Real Estate Owned
6. Appraisal
7. Plans and Specifications, if available
8. Purchase and Sale Agreement
9. Environmental Phase I – from consultant with $1 million in E&O Insurance
10. Environmental Engineer E & O Insurance Certificate evidencing $1 million in
coverage
11. Environmental Reliance Letter (NOAH to provide form)
12. Development timeline
Borrower Reporting
Requirements:
1. Quarterly Project Status reports detailing actions taken to obtain needed public
and private subsidies in addition to other development activities.
2. Annual borrower financial statements and/or tax returns.
3. Annual sponsor financial statements and/or tax returns.
4. Annual guarantor financial statements and/or tax returns, if applicable.
NOAH reserves the right to request more frequent reporting or such additional
documentation as it deems necessary to adequately monitor project operations.
Please be advised that this term sheet is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute a commitment or any offer from NOAH and is subject to change at any time. Please contact NOAH for questions related to your request or if you require additional information.
OLHCHH Lead Hazard Reduction, Healthy Homes Production, and Older Adult Home Modification NOFOs - OPEN| Application deadline for all three NOFOs: Monday, August 31, 2026,
The Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes just announced three NOFOs! local communities that are interested and have questions, can reach out to thier local Portland-based staff as a resource, please contact Johanna L Miller, Program Analyst (202) 422-0625
| Book time to meet with me |
The Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) is pleased to announce the release of three FY 2026 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). These funding opportunities support communities in addressing lead hazards, improving healthy housing conditions, and helping older adults safely age in place.
Application deadline for all three NOFOs: Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program
Purpose:
The Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program protects children under the age of six from lead poisoning by assisting eligible jurisdictions in identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards in privately owned rental and owner-occupied target housing. The program also includes Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to address additional housing-related health and safety hazards in homes receiving lead hazard control assistance.
Lead Hazard Reduction: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362367
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $239,146,935
- Expected Number of Awards: 30
- Award Range: $1,000,000–$7,850,000
- Project Period: 48 months
- Cost Share/Match Requirement: 10%
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments
Contact
Damian Slaughter
Phone: (202) 725-5749
Email: olhchh.nofa@hud.gov
Healthy Homes Production (HHP) Grant Program
Purpose:
The Healthy Homes Production (HHP) Program supports comprehensive interventions that address multiple housing-related health and safety hazards, helping reduce childhood diseases and injuries through coordinated healthy homes strategies.
Healthy Homes Production: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362368
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $97,850,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 25
- Award Range: $1,500,000–$4,000,000
- Project Period: 42 months
- Cost Share/Match Requirement: 10%
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Other eligible entities as identified in the NOFO
Contact
Sacsheen S. Scott
Phone: (202) 402-4370
Email: olhchh.nofa@hud.gov
Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP)
Purpose:
The Older Adults Home Modification Program provides funding to experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities to make safety and accessibility modifications that enable low-income older adults to remain safely in their homes and age in place.
Older Adult Homes Modification: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362369
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $64,000,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 32
- Award Range: $2,000,000–$3,000,000
- Project Period: 36 months
Eligible Applicants
- Experienced nonprofit organizations
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public housing authorities
Contact
Dr. Taneka Blue
Phone: (202) 402-6846
Email: olhchh.nofa@hud.gov
Funding Opportunity: Request for Proposals – Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and Subtitling Services||Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)
Funding Opportunity: Request for Proposals – Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and Subtitling Services
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) (BID #S-91400-00017528) for Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and Subtitling Services.
OHCS is seeking qualified vendors to provide language and accessibility services that help ensure equitable access to its programs and services for Oregonians with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities.
The selected vendor(s) may provide one or more of the following services:
- Translation of written materials (print and electronic formats)
- Spoken language interpretation (in-person, telephone, and/or virtual; scheduled and/or on-demand)
- American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation (in-person, telephone, and/or virtual; scheduled and/or on-demand)
- Audio transcription
- Braille
- Subtitling
- Captioning
- Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) services
Organizations interested in submitting a proposal must register through OregonBuys. Suppliers must have an active OregonBuys account to do business with the State of Oregon.
Please note that you may receive registration emails or phone calls from Periscope Holdings, the vendor that supports OregonBuys. These communications are legitimate and may require your response.
For more information and to register, visit the OregonBuys procurement system.
Predevelopment Loan Program (PDLP) Reopens – Applications Accepted Beginning August 17, 2026
Predevelopment Loan Program (PDLP) Reopens – Applications Accepted Beginning August 17, 2026
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has announced the reopening of the Predevelopment Loan Program (PDLP).
As of July 13, 2026, available PDLP resources have increased above $1.5 million, lifting the program's temporary suspension. There is currently $3,313,375 available to support affordable housing predevelopment opportunities.
Program Highlights:
- Up to $750,000 may be requested per eligible development project.
- Applications will be accepted beginning August 17, 2026, following the required 30-day public notice period.
- Applications submitted before August 17, 2026 will be returned, as OHCS cannot accept or hold applications prior to the close of the public notice period.
Learn more and apply:
https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/development/pages/predevelopment-loan-program.aspx
Questions? Contact Lyndi Romero-Gonzalez at Lyndi.Romero-Gonzalez@hcs.oregon.gov with the subject line: PDLP Resource.
Funding Opportunity: Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program (HP3) $6.9 million in incentives available
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is currently accepting applications through the Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program (HP3). The program includes a significant funding allocation for new residential construction, with approximately $6.9 million in incentives currently available for eligible projects. (Oregon)
Learn more about the program here:
Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program (HP3)
Program Highlights
- Incentives are available for eligible new residential construction, rental properties, and other qualifying residential projects.
- Heat pumps must:
- Be purchased through an ODOE-approved contractor.
- Have an HSPF2 rating of 8.1 or higher.
- Have a SEER2 rating of 16 or higher. (Oregon)
Contractors
If your organization performs its own mechanical installations or your mechanical subcontractor is not yet an approved contractor, they must complete the contractor registration process before applying for incentives.
Register here:
Approved contractors are required to:
- Provide the incentive as an upfront reduction in the customer's purchase price.
- Submit incentive reservations and reimbursement applications through the HP3 Customer Self-Service Portal.
Access the portal here:
Important Federal Funding Requirements
Because this program is federally funded, the property owner or developer must:
- Sign an invoice that meets HP3 invoice requirements.
- Certify they are not receiving more than $250,000 in federal funding from any source or other CERTA funding specifically through the Oregon Multifamily Energy Program or Energy Trust of Oregon's EPS New Homes program.
Program Resources
Questions or Interested in a Webinar?
The Oregon Department of Energy is available to host or participate in webinars to provide an overview of the program and answer questions.
For additional information, contact the HP3 team:
- Email: hp3@energy.oregon.gov
- Phone: 503-378-4040
Nominate a CDC for the Communities Driving Change Pilot Applications Open June 29th and close August 3rd.
Build Healthy Places Network, in partnership with Verge Impact Partners and with support from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Blue Shield of California Foundation, is launching Communities Driving Change. This is a 12-month pilot program training Community Development Corporations in community-driven data methods which is a critical step in building community power to create healthy communities.
This pilot will support a cohort of six CDCs from urban, rural, or tribal areas in community-driven data methodologies and put it to work in a real community project. We need at least two of the candidates to be based in California - you might have some particular insight into these.
Each selected CDC will receive:
· Virtual workshops, one-on-one coaching, and peer learning over 12 months
· $22,000 in pass-through funding to support staff time and community engagement
· Hands-on support from BHPN and VIP throughout
They're looking for CDCs with these criteria
· Are a U.S. 501(c)(3) serving low-resourced communities
· Have an active or emerging community project that could benefit from a community-driven data approach
· Can commit two staff members to the program
· Are available to begin in late October 2026
If someone comes to mind, they'd love for you to nominate them. Once nominated, organizations will receive an Invitation to Apply and submit their own application directly, so your role is simply to make the introduction by email to my at rthomassquance@
Applications open June 29th and close August 3rd, so nominations are welcome now through about mid July.
Feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be a great fit, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions to Carmen Hopkins at chopkins@buildhealthyplaces.
Warm Greetings.
Oregon Multifamily Energy Program Open Enrollment|The Oregon Multifamily Energy Program (OR-MEP)| starts on July 15
The Oregon Multifamily Energy Program (OR-MEP) Open Enrollment 2026 Round 2 (2026-R2) will begin on Wednesday, July 15. This round of Open Enrollment will have $4.5 million in funding available to qualified applicants.
OR-MEP was able to select all 35 projects that applied in Open Enrollment 2026 Round 1. If you’re on the fence about applying or have applied in the past, now is the time to start preparing for Open Enrollment 2026-R2. The amount of funding that will be available can support many projects.
They will share additional information about Open Enrollment 2026-R2 in July. Visit their website in the meantime to learn how to apply for funding during Open Enrollment 2026-R2.
Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)| Portland Housing Bureau (PHB)|Applications accepted July 13 - 31, 2026 at 3:00pm (PDT).
The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) invites eligible developers of regulated multifamily affordable housing projects to apply for a Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) Strategic Program 1 grant for energy-efficient and renewable energy project components.
For more information, please visit the RFA webpage, where you can download the full application package.
Applications accepted July 13 - 31, 2026 at 3:00pm (PDT).
Funding Opportunities: Housing & Advocacy Grants | Fairview Trust | Applications Due July 31 & August 31, 2026
The Fairview Trust is dedicated to supporting projects that align with their core mission of enhancing housing opportunities for individuals with IDD. Their focus is on projects that foster community integration, support independent living, offer affordable housing solutions, and improve overall quality of life through enhanced accessibility and the implementation of Universal Design principles.
Two grants available.
2)Advocacy — up to $200,000 over two years This year reflects a slight shift in advocacy funding: while the Trust remains committed to expanding access to integrated housing, near-term priority is on protecting the Medicaid funding streams that make independent living possible for people with IDD. Self-advocate and family leadership is a core priority. Due July 31, 2026. https://fairviewtrust.
2)Integrated Housing — up to $300,000 available Shovel-ready capital projects creating integrated, affordable housing for Oregonians with IDD. Projects must be substantially financed (at least 80% committed) and reflect community integration and universal design. Due August 31, 2026. https://fairviewtrust.