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| Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) |
Offers
access to a wide array of information about HUD programs both nationally
and locally. |
| PolicyLink |
A national
nonprofit research, communications, capacity building, and advocacy
organization, working to affect policy so those closest to the nation's
challenges are central to the search for their solutions. Offers toolkit
for Equitable Development and Affordable housing. |
| Western
Center on Law and Poverty |
WCLP
convenes two task forces for advocates, one on housing and the other
on health and welfare, involving advocates throughout Oregon. WCLP
also publishes the Health
and Welfare Task Force Mailing and the Housing
Task Force Mailing, to keep advocates abreast of legal and legislative
developments. |
| Habitat
for Humanity of Oregon |
Provides
selected resource development, facilitates communications and nurtures
relationships with and among affiliates. Offers support services to
local Habitat affiliates. |
| Association
of Community Development Organizations (AOCDO) |
A nonprofit
association of those engaged in and those who support affordable housing
development and economic development throughout Oregon. |
| Housing
and Community Services Department (OHSCD) |
Administers
Oregon's affordable housing funding programs and CDBG-Housing Rehabilitation
Program. |
| Association
of Oregon Housing Authorities |
An
association of twenty-two Oregon housing authorities, that offers
housing and related programs to Oregon's cities and counties. Oregon
Housing Authorities are public, non-profit corporations, organized
under Oregon's Housing Authority Law. The association addresses
opportunities and barriers that help or hinder affordable housing
in Oregon.
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| The
Enterprise Foundation |
Assists
community-based organizations and local institutions to rebuild their
communities. Creates powerful partnerships to rebuild communities
and empower people in neighborhoods nationwide. |
| Local
Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) |
Provides
grants, loans and equity investments to CDCs for neighborhood redevelopment.
When LISC begins a new program, National LISC matches locally-raised
funds. The CDC then devotes funds for projects that will best suit
the neighborhood, and the renovation begins. Details: National
Programs. The affordable housing section of the web page includes
a variety of case studies, industry tools and other information resources
on Design,
Home
Ownership, Housing
Preservation, and Vacant/Abandoned
Properties. |
| Oregon
Action |
A statewide,
non-partisan network of people and organizations dedicated to economic
justice through individual and group empowerment. Ensuring affordable
housing is an important part of their program. |
| Oregon
Economic Community Development Department (OECDD) |
Assists
businesses and governments to create economic opportunities and build
quality communities throughout Oregon. |
| Community
Alliance of Tenants (CAT) |
A grassroots,
tenant-controlled, tenant-membership organization, whose mission is
to educate and empower tenants to promote affordable, stable and safe
rental homes. Has a Renters' Rights Hotline. |
| State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) |
SHPO's
are part of a national preservation partnership led by the National
Park Service (NPS). The Oregon SHPO administers the Federal &
State Tax Benefit Programs. Some historic tax credits can be combined
with low-income housing tax credits. |
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| Metro
Regional Government's Regional Affordable Housing Strategy |
Completed
in 2000 for the Portland Metro area, this extensive affordable housing
strategy document includes an overview of the need, numerical "fair
share" targets for local jursidictions (affordable housing goals),
policy and funding tools, and recommendations for further action. |
| Portland
Development Commission |
PDC
is involved in waterfront redevelopment, small business loans, affordable
housing, new retail opportunities, transit-oriented development, and
business recruitment and retention. |
| Portland
Community Land Trust |
A non-profit,
community-based membership organization that buys and permanently
holds land for the benefit of the Portland community. |
| Housing
Authority of Portland (HAP) |
In partnership
with public, private and non-profit agencies, HAP develops and manages
a continuum of affordable housing options from special needs housing
to large apartment communities in the metro area. |
| Coalition
for a Livable Future |
A network
of 60 nonprofit and community-based organizations working together
to create a more equitable and sustainable Portland metropolitan region.
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| Community
Development Network (CDN) |
An association
of nonprofit community development organizations in Multnomah County
located in Portland, Oregon. Website includes a complete list of Portland-area
CDCs. |
| Affordable
Housing Now! |
A movement
of affordable housing advocates and tenants whose goal is to secure
new resources for affordable housing for the Portland Metro area.
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| Enterprise
Portland |
Since
1990, Enterprise Portland has committed over $5 million in grants,
$12 million in loans and $200 million in equity to 75 Northwest nonprofit
organizations to develop 3,000 homes. Over the next several years,
The Enterprise Foundation's agenda in the Northwest is to work with
community-based organizations to increase affordable housing, help
families move up and out of poverty, develop community assets and
revitalize neighborhoods. |
| NW
Housing Alternatives (NHA) |
Founded
to address the need for safe, decent, affordable homes in Clackamas
County. (Clackamas Community Land Trust is administered by NHA) |
| Community
Development Law Center |
Provides
legal services to non-profit organizations in Oregon. CDLC's attorneys
represent affordable housing and economic development organizations
in real estate, land use, construction, corporate, and employment
matters. Also offers trainings in subjects such as housing finance,
asset management, and the rights and responsibilities of non-profit
board members. |
| Portland
Housing Center |
A private,
non-profit organization providing education and counseling services
to first-time home buyers, home owners, renters, and landlords. |
| Reach
Community Development Corporation |
Develops
and maintains a permanent resource of affordable housing, promotes
healthy neighborhoods, and provides opportunities for low-income people
through partnerships and community involvement. |
| Rose
Community Development Corporation |
Builds
community and strengthens neighborhood economies that revitalize Outer
South East Portland. ROSE CDC has developed four programs: Child
Care, Time Traders
Skills Exchange, Home
Ownership, Rental
Housing. |
Beyond
the Portland Metro Region
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| The
Enterprise Foundation's Northwest Regional Office |
Assists
community-based organizations and local institutions to rebuild their
communities. With the support and resources of a national organization,
the local Enterprise office augments local resources. |
| Oregon
Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (OR-CARH) |
A non-profit
trade organization advocating on behalf of participants in the affordable
rural housing business. |
| Neighborhood
Partnership Fund |
An Oregon
nonprofit intermediary creating economic opportunities and affordable
housing for low-income people. |
| Housing
Development Center |
A non-profit
project development organization providing technical assistance to
Community Development Corporations in Northwest Oregon. |
| City
of Ashland |
There
are a variety of affordable housing resources (local, state and national)
listed on this website. |
More
Community Land Trusts
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| Ashland
Community Land Trust |
A community
membership non-profit working to increase permanent affordable housing
while providing rental homes. ACLT makes efforts to use green building
techniques, gardens, and inclusive decision-making policies in its
projects. |
| Central
Oregon Community Action Agency Network |
A private
nonprofit established to serve and speak out for economically disadvantaged
people in Central Oregon. |
| Vision
Action Network and the Community Housing Fund |
VAN
is a Washington County non-profit working to develop a locally-based
affordable housing trust fund. The CHF is a private/public partnership
whose goal is to aggregate capital to support innovative approaches
to meet the affordable housing challenges. |
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| Affordable
Housing Now! |
A movement
of affordable housing advocates and tenants whose goal is to secure
new resources for affordable housing in the Portland Metro area. |
| Community
Housing Fund |
Fundraising
campaign for creation of affordable housing, whose goal is to raise
roughly $1.2 million in fiscal year 2003-2004. |
