OAR 813-060-0005. Purpose and Objectives

(1) OAR chapter 813, division 60, is promulgated to carry out the provisions of ORS 456.515 to 456.720 as they pertain to the administration by the Housing and Community Services Department (Department) of the Older Adult Housing Program (OAHP). These rules and the related determinations and orders of the department constitute the Department’s Older Adult Housing Program. The purpose of the program is to support the expansion of accessible, affordable housing through state subsidies that enable older Oregonians to age in place. (2) The department shall administer OAHP to support the development of affordable rental housing for older adults with an emphasis on serving older adults with disabilities and to prioritize visitability and accessibility.