Five-year review finds program created more than 1,100 supportive housing units, with 87% of households remaining in their home or moving to other permanent housing

SALEM, Ore. — A new five-year report from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) finds that the state’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program has substantially expanded supportive housing across Oregon while helping people who have experienced chronic homelessness remain stably housed.

The 2020-2025 Permanent Supportive Housing Program Outcomes Report found that between 2020 and 2025, the PSH Program awarded funding to 41 projects totaling 1,136 PSH units statewide. At the end of 2025, 27 of those projects, representing 763 homes, were open and operating, with the remaining projects under construction or moving toward construction.

“My kids and I were homeless and needed support,” said a resident of a PSH community in Eugene developed by Homes for Good. “We have been supported with quality items and with a system that helps us learn more about budgeting, and we have consistent support to help us meet obtainable goals with staff who never give up and always follow through with finding resources and even helping access them. I finally feel like my family has a support system that is consistent and that I can count on and learn from.”

PSH combines long-term affordable rental housing with services designed to help people who have experienced chronic homelessness maintain their housing. Depending on individual needs, those services can include case management, behavioral and physical health connections, peer support, employment assistance, and other resources.

“Communities across Oregon are delivering local solutions to make everyday life better and more affordable. Collectively, we are committed to realizing an Oregon where every person, regardless of income or background, can have an affordable and dignified place to call home,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. 

Among the report’s findings:

River Bend Place in Ontario includes six PSH units sponsored by Northwest Housing Alternatives and is a testament to what can happen when a frontier community comes together to support its most vulnerable neighbors while making the most of the limited resources available in Eastern Oregon.

"River Bend Place is proof that supportive housing is only the beginning,” said Clayton Crowhurst, housing developer at Northwest Housing Alternatives. “When a community aligns around a shared vision, it can create an entire ecosystem of services to strengthen a city and a region."

Sequoia Crossings in Salem is an affordable rental housing development with PSH units that opened in January 2024.

“At Sequoia Crossings in Salem, we see every day that PSH is about much more than providing a place to live,” said Lucy Briseno of Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency. “A stable home creates the foundation for people to focus on their health, connect with their community, and pursue their own goals.”

Cleveland Commons in Bend opened in 2025 as Central Oregon's first PSH multifamily community, with 33 homes for people who have experienced chronic homelessness. 

"Cleveland Commons in Bend has ended homelessness for some of our most medically-vulnerable neighbors,” said Fuse Housing Collaborative Executive Director Colleen Sinsky. “Roughly half of our residents went from living outside to having health care and wraparound support available right down the hall. Cleveland Commons exists because of dedicated local partners and long-term investment from OHCS and the Oregon Legislature, and it is part of how Central Oregon reduced homelessness by 19% this year. We are eager to keep building on this success together." 
 

The full 2020-2025 Permanent Supportive Housing Program Outcomes Report is available on the OHCS website.

Correction: Gant Gardens was approved for funding by the Housing Stability Council last Friday, Sept. 11.

Gant Gardens selected as pilot project for intensive permanent supportive housing

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) have selected Gant Gardens, a planned 66-home permanent supportive housing development in Clackamas County, as the first project under a new state effort to build intensive permanent supportive housing for Oregonians with the most acute housing and behavioral health needs.

“Homelessness and housing instability do not have to be facts of life,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell. “This partnership between local leaders and state investments is delivering more housing that people can actually afford and quality services. The promise of Oregon lies in our ability to speak and deliver on our values.”

The initiative, directed by Gov. Tina Kotek’s Executive Order 26-01, makes funding available for OHCS and OHA to develop intensive permanent supportive housing (PSH). Intensive PSH pairs deeply affordable, independent homes with enhanced, around-the-clock behavioral health support for people with more acute needs who have experienced chronic homelessness. OHCS worked with developers who completed the agency’s Supportive Housing Institute to select Gant Gardens as the pilot project. OHCS analysis shows the value of sustained housing stability: People who remain in PSH for at least 12 months are more likely to stay stably housed or move to another permanent housing destination.

“Housing and behavioral health go hand in hand,” said Governor Tina Kotek. “Combining these two priorities will provide the opportunity for real, long-term stability for so many Oregonians—this project is a strong next step in our work to create pathways to stable housing.”

Gant Gardens will be developed by NWV Group, a Portland-based developer and property management company. NWV Group is partnering with The Father's Heart, an Oregon City nonprofit organization, to be the lead service provider and oversee day-to-day operations. The $27 million project will combine intensive PSH units with on-site behavioral health service services delivered in partnership with OHA, giving residents a stable home alongside the clinical and tenancy support they need.

Behavioral health services for the intensive units will be coordinated through OHA, building on the state's work to connect housing with treatment for Oregonians living with the impacts of serious behavioral health conditions.

"Housing is critical to health," said Ebony Clarke, behavioral health director at Oregon Health Authority. "When we pair a stable home with intensive, community-based behavioral health support, we give Oregonians a genuine path toward recovery and stability."

Gant Gardens was approved for funding by the Housing Stability Council last Friday, Sept. 11.

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.

SALEM, Ore. — Residents of Harbor Village Cooperative in Newport celebrated the completion of preservation improvements this past weekend, marking another milestone in their efforts to protect their community and keep it under resident ownership for years to come.

Harbor Village is a 201-site, resident-owned community overlooking Yaquina Bay, with 53 manufactured homes and 148 RV sites. The community serves residents age 55 and older with low incomes.

“This park is over 50 years old, so a lot of old infrastructure was still present,” said Harbor Village Cooperative Board Secretary Blanca Smith. “It has been an absolute godsend because we are running at a good capacity now, just like any other homeowner. We don’t have to worry about the power going out all the time, not getting enough water pressure, all of that is in fine working order now.”

The story of Harbor Village’s preservation began in 2020 when residents learned the privately owned park was being put up for sale. Rather than face an uncertain future under new ownership, residents organized to explore purchasing the property themselves.

With help from CASA of Oregon, residents formed Harbor Village Cooperative and moved forward with purchasing the property. The cooperative finalized the sale in May 2021, putting the community’s future into the hands of the people who live there.

"Oregon's population is aging and our housing supply needs to be ready to meet their needs, " said Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Andrea Bell. "Keeping homes like Harbor Village affordable, safe, and accessible ensures the freedom of stability.”

OHCS provided approximately $8 million toward the preservation of Harbor Village, part of a total project cost of about $18 million. OHCS funding supported the acquisition of the property and preservation improvements. Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credits were also included in the financing package.

The complete improvements focused on infrastructure throughout the community, including water and sewer improvements, erosion-control measures, asphalt work and repairs, lighting and signage improvements, concrete repairs, and accessibility upgrades.

Resident-owned communities offer an alternative to traditional investor-owned manufactured home parks. Residents collectively own the land through a cooperative and elect a board to oversee the community, giving members a direct role in decisions affecting their homes and neighborhood.

"Across the State of Oregon there are 29 other resident-owned communities who have similarly committed to preserving affordable homeownership through the continued effort and dedication which is required to own and operate a manufactured home community,” said Alex Annand, manufactured housing and cooperative development center director at CASA of Oregon. “Harbor Village's success should be celebrated and viewed as an example of what Oregonians are capable of when they are supported and provided an opportunity to take control of their housing."

For Harbor Village residents, that model means the work that began when they learned their community was for sale more than five years ago has resulted in greater control over the place they call home.

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 with low and moderate incomes. 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.

Correction: “At a moment when the high cost of housing is making it difficult for people to get by, state investments and local leadership are making life more affordable for renters of today and tomorrow,” said OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell.

Nine Peaks adds workforce housing in one of Oregon’s highest-cost communities

SALEM, Ore. — More than 40 new homes are opening in Bend, providing more housing opportunities for people and families as Central Oregon continues to grapple with housing costs that have made it increasingly difficult for many workers to live in the communities they work.

“At a moment when the high cost of housing is making it difficult for people to get by, state investments and local leadership are making life more affordable for renters of today and tomorrow,” said Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Andrea Bell.

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) joined Housing Works, Cascade Management, and community partners on Sept. 9 to celebrate the grand opening of Nine Peaks, a newly constructed affordable housing community in Bend. OHCS invested approximately $10 million in the new development, $1 million of which was Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding. LIHTC is a federal initiative established to encourage private investment in affordable housing. It provides tax credits to developers who commit to creating affordable housing for low-income households, which can be sold to investors to finance construction.

The opening comes as housing affordability continues to affect communities throughout Central Oregon. High housing costs and limited housing availability can make it harder for employers to recruit and retain workers for communities to maintain the workforce needed to support schools, health care, hospitality, public services, and other essential industries.

“I absolutely love being here. I was struggling with finding housing,” said Lisa Thomas (not her real name), a resident of Nine Peaks. “It’s a struggle to find housing in this area, so I feel fortunate. I was in tears when I was told that I was approved and able to move in. It still doesn’t feel real — being able to start all over and have a new beginning, I just really appreciate it.”

Nine Peaks includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, creating options for households of different sizes. The community is located near shopping, medical facilities, and schools. The homes were built in partnership with Housing Works, Central Oregon’s regional housing authority.

“Many Oregonians have to make hard decisions between housing and health care, and the Nine Peaks community was envisioned as a response to that challenge,” said Lynne McConnell, executive director of Housing Works. “Housing Works and Mosaic Medical have an aligned mission and are thrilled to see our years of work on this project come to fruition. Nine Peaks is adjacent to Mosaic’s future headquarters, a clinic, and a pharmacy, and prioritizes households with individuals with disabilities. Nine Peaks will support health and stability for our residents and the larger community.”

For OHCS, the opening also represents the tangible result of public investment in housing. The agency’s approximately $10 million investment helped turn funding into completed homes that will serve Central Oregon residents for years to come.

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 with low and moderate incomes. 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.