Oregon Housing and Community Services is awarding more than $8.7 million to eligible organizations representing 27 counties to support veterans through down payment assistance and home repair funds.
Eleven organizations from Portland to Josephine County were awarded down payment assistance funds.
Eligible veterans and their families at or below 100% of area median income can qualify for up to $60,000 depending on specific program guidelines. In addition, an amount up to 10% of the down payment assistance can be used for lender-required repairs.
Six organizations also were awarded home repair funds, which assist homeowners who are veterans and are at risk of living in unhealthy homes or who are subject to potential displacement due to health and safety concerns. This allows veterans to enjoy the benefits of living in habitable, safe, healthy and sustainable homes.
Homeowners who are veterans can apply for these resources to address issues such as accessibility/adaptability modifications, updates to code compliance, emergency repairs and repairs for structural integrity.
OHCS acknowledges those families of veterans who helped shoulder the weight of war and the burdens of sacrifice, so these resources have been expanded to include serving the spouse of a deceased veteran.
Community in Action is one of the organizations that received funds for both down payment assistance and health and safety repairs. For more information, please visit "oregon.gov/ohcs."
