The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) provides resources on a biennial cycle to help Oregon communities prepare and update local land use plans and implementing ordinances to respond to growth management and resource protection issues and changes in state agency programs and requirements.
Current Housing Funding Opportunities
The 2025–2027 Housing Planning Assistance Grant Program application period is now open and will remain open through midnight on August 4, 2025.
To apply, please review the application materials linked below and submit your completed application electronically to housing.dlcd@dlcd.oregon.gov, copying your DLCD Regional Representative, by the deadline.
On May 22, 2025, DLCD hosted an informational webinar to provide an overview of the Housing Planning Assistance Grant Program objectives, application process, and timeline. The webinar also included a Question and Answer segment. A full recording of the webinar can be viewed on DLCD's YouTube. Additional resources from the webinar are available below:
Planning Assistance
DLCD Housing Division staff are available to provide guidance to local governments and individuals as you navigate state housing regulations and requirements. The first point of contact is the regional representative for your jurisdiction. A table searchable by jurisdictions is available on the regional representative webpage.