Housing Developers Peer Group 

• Typically 1st Monday each month
• 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location changes each month
• March 2020 – Renners, 7819 SW Capitol Highway, Portland

Info and contact: Travis Phillips, Catholic Charities of Oregon, TPhillips@ccoregon.org or 503-688-2650

Property and Asset Management Work Group

• Always 2nd Wednesdays each month
• 9:00 am – 11:00 am
• Housing Development Center, 847 NE 19th Ave, Suite 150, Portland

Facilitated and supported by Housing Development Center staff.

For more info and phone call-in #: CLICK HERE

Property & Asset Management Peer Learning Group

Dates: 2nd Wednesdays each month.  December 11, 2019.  In 2020 – January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Housing Development Center, 847 NE 19th Ave #150, Portland

Phone call in: 832-831-2424 followed by Conference Pin# 150476

Purpose: Peer learning and networking group for staff focused on property and asset management with nonprofit affordable housing CDCs in Oregon.

Contact:  Emily Schelling, Director of Asset Management & Initiatives, Housing Development Center, Emily@hdc-nw.org, 503-528-5188

Portland Metro Policy Council – Housing Oregon

Dates: Wednesday, December 11, 2019.  In 2020: January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

In-person: January 8 mtg one-time change to Griffith Park Building, 4755 SW Griffith Dr., Beaverton.  (Typically @ Housing Development Center, 847 NE 19th Ave #150, Portland)

Note: Best to attend in person. No direct line for phone conferencing. Will be dependent on zoom.com. Have not tested wi-fi strength at this location yet. Will do best to get it to work.

Phone: +1 669 900 6833

Video: https://zoom.us/j/444915525

Meeting ID: 444 915 525

Purpose: Monthly policy meeting for Housing Oregon member organizations in the Portland metro region to develop and advocate for policy change affecting affordable housing development and management.

January 2020 meeting focused on upcoming NOFAs from local jurisdictions in Washington County for Metro affordable housing bonds including the Housing Authority of Washington County, City of Beaverton, and City of Hillsboro. Also, info about City of Tigard’s Affordable Housing Plan. Good opportunity for building working relationships with affordable housing network in Washington County.

Contact:  Brian Hoop, Housing Oregon, brian@housingoregon.org, 503-475-6056

Friday, April 10

• 10 AM – 12 Noon
• First Congregational United Church of Christ
• 700 Marion Street NE & Cottage St. NE, Salem
• Online video conference: https://zoom.us/j/345185094
• Phone call-in: 669-900-6833
• Meeting ID: 345 185 094

Co-chairs:

• Meg Guerra, Executive Director, Farmworker Housing Development Corporation
• Peter Hainley, Executive Director, Casa of Oregon

Purpose: Policy Councils guide Housing Oregon’s advocacy and educational activities, recommend position on matters of public policy, and foster productive relationships among member organizations and public and private partners we work with including OHCS. The Policy Council will carry out these responsibilities as they relate to issues of importance to our member organizations with rural-based programs and projects.

Agenda

• Welcome & Introductions
  • Why starting up Rural Policy Council?

• Developing council structure
  • Relationship with Oregon Housing and Community Services
  • Relationship with Portland Metro Policy Council
  • How different from previous Statewide Policy Council
  • What’s important to you on how we make decisions, etc.?

• Developing agenda topics for first couple meetings
  • Recommended topics from co-chairs:
    • Lift Program – Review OHCS progress meeting goals/targets.
    • HB 2003 – Work with OHCS on implementation
    • Homeownership – Supporting Task Force on Addressing Racial Disparities in Home Ownership
    • Capacity Building – Advocacy for OHCS to develop pre-development and TA capacity building grants/program
  • What are your ideas and priorities for issues to tackle?
• Statewide Housing Plan – Discussion on OHCS progress on implementation of plan. Using SMART goals as accountability measures, especially rural priority.
• Legislative session review and implementation priorities
  • Reflections on 2020 session and priorities for implementation next steps
  • Aligning with Housing Alliance and OHCS efforts for 2021

• Scheduling future recurring meeting dates

The Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) and the effects on the affordable housing industry

Tuesday, April 21

• 12 Noon – 1:30 PM
• Offices of Jones & Roth CPAs, 260 Country Club Rd Suite 100, Eugene, OR
• Web video: https://zoom.us/j/307690947
• Phone/audio only: +1 669 900 6833
• Meeting ID: 307 690 947

Kari Young and Fritz Duncan from Jones & Roth CPAs will provide an overview of the Oregon Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) including discussion of:

• Oregon Commercial Activity – what is included and what is not
• Registration requirements and registration process
• How the tax is calculated
• Trickle down costs considerations

As always, questions and sharing are encouraged.  We’ll also have time for introductions and an opportunity for you to share what issues are most affecting you.

Logistics:

• Bring your own lunch, drinks provided
• Wheelchair accessible

Registration: Click here to register

Presenters:

• Kari Young, CPA, Partner, Jones & Roth CPAs & Business Advisors, kyoung @jrcpa.com, (541) 687-2320
• Fritz Duncan, CPA , Partner & Shareholder, Jones & Roth CPAs & Business Advisors, fritzd@jrcpa.com, (541) 687-2320

Contact: Brian Hoop, Housing Oregon, brian@housingoregon.org, 503-475-6056

Sponsor: Thanks to Jones & Roth CPAs & Business Advisors for sponsoring the Fiscal Managers Peer Learning Group.

Contact: Brian Hoop, Housing Oregon, brian@housingoregon.org, 503-475-6056