Planned 75-unit supportive housing village near Redmond Airport receives $23 million state grant
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by funding the creation and preservation of 329 affordable homes, including a 75-unit project near Redmond Airport.
The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties located in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland, including the Mountain View Community Village planned for Deschutes County-owned land north of Oasis Village.
The project planned by Mountain View Community Development also received a $3 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank late last year.
According to the project summary presented to the state council, "Mountain View Community Village is a 75-unit development with 68 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and seven units of market-rate housing on 9.48 acres of land in Redmond. "
"The project consists of single-story, stand-alone cottage-style homes designed to foster privacy, space and dignity. Each cottage will include design elements that reduce stress and support stability, including private entries, durable and easy to maintain finishes, clear wayfinding and noise-reducing features.
"In addition to dedicated onsite office space for PSH services staff, the development also includes a flexible community/event space for voluntary activities such as tenant meetings, community-building events, or group workshops.
"Laundry services, green space, community gardens, and dog runs are centrally located, with additional flex space for social gatherings. Picnic tables and additional seating areas have been placed with meandering walkways throughout the development to encourage small gatherings amongst sub-communities and reduce social isolation. OHCS funds will not be used for the market-rate units."
“Solving the affordability crisis Oregonians are facing demands that we address housing supply,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “In all corners of the state, we need to be united in delivering solutions that ensure every Oregonian has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.”
According to OHCS: "These developments reflect a broad spectrum of housing types, from manufactured homes and cottage-style units to multifamily apartments, demonstrating the critical need for diverse housing options across Oregon."
They added, "Investing in homes of all shapes and sizes addresses the state’s housing affordability challenges, especially in rural communities where local housing needs require local solutions. The awarded projects also offer a range of service levels, including permanent supportive housing and culturally specific services, ensuring Oregonians can access housing that truly meets their needs."
The projects were selected through the Oregon Centralized Application process – a first-of-its-kind approach that streamlines funding to help preserve and create more affordable housing faster and more efficiently.
More details about each project can be found in the Housing Stability Council meeting packet.
About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)
OHCS is Oregon's housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.
