Oregon Housing and Community Services Department

The buyer seeks to award grants for two home ownership assistance programs: Restore Health and Safety (RHS) and Veteran Down Payment Assistance (VDPA). RHS will provide funding for home repairs and modifications related to health and safety issues for eligible veteran homeowners. VDPA will provide down payment assistance to eligible veterans and families who are first-time or first-generation homebuyers. The buyer aims to increase access to housing and economic prosperity for underserved communities through these programs.

• 1/29/2025 - Pre-Application Conference
• 2/12/2025 - Questions/Requests for Clarification Due
• 2/28/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Be an Eligible Organization as defined in the RFA
• Maintain a GAAP-compliant financial management system
• Ability to collect and track required client data

• Provide home repairs and modifications for health and safety issues
• Provide down payment assistance to eligible veterans and families
• Determine homeowner eligibility and maximum funding amounts
• Supervise and track progress on repair projects
• Conduct outreach to underserved veteran populations
• Collaborate with other organizations to promote the programs
• Collect and report required client data
• Manage grant funds and financial reporting
• Ensure repairs meet housing quality standards
• Provide culturally responsive services