Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 813 - OREGON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Here’s an updated overview of OAR Chapter 813, which governs the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS), current as of May 26, 2025:
🏛️ Chapter 813 – OHCS Key Divisions
According to Oregon Public Law and versions current as of early 2025, Chapter 813 includes:
Division 1 – Descriptive & Procedural Rules (§ 813‑001‑0002 to .0060)
Division 2 – Affordable Rental Housing Division Rules (§ 813‑002‑0005 to .0055)
Division 3 – Intellectual Property (§ 813‑003‑0001 to .0035)
Division 4 – Mediation Communications; Criminal Records Check (§ 813‑004‑0001 to .0310)
Division 5 – General Rules (§ 813‑005‑0001 to .0070) (law.cornell.edu, oregon.public.law)
Division 6 – General Procurement Procedures (§ 813‑006‑0005 to .0045)
Division 7–13 – Manufactured Dwelling and Mobile Home Programs
Divisions 10 & 12–13 – Multi-unit, Rental, and Vertical Housing Programs
Divisions 15 & 20–22 – Rural Rehabilitation, Loan Programs, Flex Lending
Divisions 25–49 – Cost Statements, Preservation, Elderly Housing, Bond Programs, Land Funds (e.g., Div 37: Affordable Housing Land Acquisition LAP) (law.cornell.edu)
Divisions 51, 53, 60 – Housing Stabilization Program (HSP), Elderly Rental Assistance, Disabled Housing (law.cornell.edu)
Divisions 65–90 – Manufactured Dwelling Parks, Home Improvement Loans, Mortgage Credit + Tax Credit Programs
Divisions 100, 110–115 – Disaster Recovery (through 5/17/2025), Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Publicly Supported Housing Preservation (PuSH) (law.cornell.edu)
Divisions 120–145 – HOME partnerships, LIFT, Emergency Grants (ESG), etc.
Divisions 200–207 – Energy & Utilities Assistance (LIHEAP, OEAP, LIWAP, SHOW) (oregon.gov, law.cornell.edu)
Divisions 210–250 – Community Services Block Grants, Homeless Assistance, Hunger Response, Retention Programs
Divisions 260–365 – Retention, Rehousing, Visitability, Wildfire Relief (repealed), Guarantee Programs
Divisions 375–385 – Modular Housing, Supportive Housing, Risk Mitigation
Divisions 395–410 – Seller’s Tax Credit (through 3/15/2025), Construction Loan Guarantees, Moderate-Income Loans (through 8/8/2025)
🔍 Division Highlights
Division 5 – General Rules
Explains core terms, policies, and standard procedures for OHCS across programs (regulations.justia.com).
Division 37 – Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Revolving Loan Program (LAP)
Purpose: Enables land purchase support for future affordable housing projects (oregon.gov).
Definitions: Covers “affordable housing,” “eligible organizations,” and funding criteria (§ 813‑037‑0005 to .0020) (oregon.gov).
Loan distribution: 40 % earmarked for homeownership, 60 % for broader affordable and supportive housing (law.cornell.edu).
Division 51 – Housing Stabilization Program (HSP)
Administers TANF-funded homelessness relief via OHCS in partnership with DHS, aiding households facing housing instability (oregon.public.law).
Division 200 – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Guides energy aid for low-income households through OHCS and community action agencies (law.cornell.edu).
Division 115 – Publicly Supported Housing Preservation (PuSH)
Aims to maintain affordability when subsidies expire
Enforces owner notification, right of first refusal, and oversight roles for OHCS and local entities (oregon.gov).
🧭 How to Access Chapters & Sections
Oregon Public Law platform (e.g., divisions/section pages)
Justia or Cornell LII for breakdowns and legal references (regulations.justia.com)
OHCS or Oregon SOS OARD sites for official, up-to-date rule texts
✅ Summary Table
| Division(s) | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1–6 | Procedures, IP, mediation, procurement, general rules |
| 7–13, 65–66 | Manufactured dwelling, mobile home programs |
| 10, 12–13, 37 | Housing programs, LAP loan fund |
| 51, 53, 60 | Stabilization, elderly/disabled housing |
| 80–115 | Tax credits, preservation, disaster recovery |
| 200–207 | Energy assistance programs |
| 210–250 | Community/homeless services & grants |
| 260–385 | Retention, rehousing, supportive/modular housing |
| 395–410 | Financial guarantee & moderate-income loan programs |
❓ Want More?
Do you want a deep dive into a specific program, such as:
Energy assistance and LIHEAP (Div 200–207)?
Affordable housing tax/delivery programs (Div 80–115)?
Emergency housing or homelessness grants (Div 46, 51, 240)?
Manufactured dwelling or mobile home regulations (Div 7–13, 65–66)?
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