ASTORIA, OR — The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has awarded Clatsop County a Housing Planning Assistance grant for the 2025–2027 biennium. This competitive grant supports local governments in advancing housing strategies to meet community needs across Oregon. 

Clatsop County’s award will fund the Housing Development Opportunity Sites Strategy, a project designed to identify and prepare land that can accommodate future housing. DLCD will pair the County with a qualified consultant team to refine the work program, scope, and budget in the coming weeks. 

The City of Astoria was also selected for an award, further strengthening regional collaboration around housing solutions. 

“We are grateful to receive this award and are pleased that both the County and the City of Astoria were recognized” said Elissa Gertler, Clatsop County Housing Manager. “This grant will allow us to continue and expand the collaborative work we have been doing with our partners over the last two years to identify where and how we can create more housing opportunities that meet the community’s needs”  

DLCD staff will coordinate with both local governments and consulting partners to finalize agreements. Once contracts are in place, reimbursable work can begin. Funding amounts will be confirmed during this process, based on refined deliverables and project needs. 

For more information about the DLCD Housing Planning Assistance Program, visit www.oregon.gov/LCD. 

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