OAR 813-051-0000. Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 51 of the administrative rules is to implement the Housing Stabilization Program (HSP). HSP is one homelessness relief program, which is funded through federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) funds provided through an interagency agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and, by agreement with DHS, is administered by OHCS. The purpose of HSP is to fund local homeless programs that assist households who are homeless or unstably housed, to attain housing stability.