Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced late last week that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding local Oregon housing authorities a combined total of $985,893 to help address the housing needs of communities in the Mid-Valley, Portland, The Dalles, and Klamath Falls. Here in the Mid-Valley, the Linn-Benton Housing Authority will receive $119,383.
“Too many Oregonians are struggling under the enormous weight of America’s affordable housing crisis,” said Senator Merkley. “This critical federal housing funding will help more Oregonians get the housing resources and support they need. I will keep working to make sure everyone in our state is able to find a safe, affordable place to call home.”
“Housing is a human right and it’s painfully clear in communities across Oregon that people throughout our state need help to cover the rent for a roof overhead,” said Wyden, who has re-introduced legislation that he believes will help to end homelessness in America and build up the U.S. housing supply. “These housing vouchers will help Oregonians make their rent payments. And I’ll keep battling for similar resources to help Oregonians afford housing wherever they live in the state.”
The HUD Stability Voucher Program makes Housing Choice assistance available to public housing agencies in partnership with local continuums of care and / or victim service providers to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; and veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meets one of the preceding criteria.
Other award recipients include:
- Housing Authority of Portland: $803,620
- Mid-Columbia Housing Authority: $34,989
- Klamath Housing Authority: $27,901
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