Updates about Federal Actions

May 7, 2025

Oregon Housing and Community Services is working closely with Governor Kotek in assessing federal actions for impact they may have on Oregon. OHCS remains committed to serving Oregonians across the housing continuum, including preventing homelessness, providing housing stability supports, financing the building and preservation of affordable housing, and encouraging homeownership. OHCS will continue operating at the state level to advance housing progress that works for all Oregonians.

Update from the executive director

Oregon Housing and Community Services is actively monitoring the restructuring of the federal government so that we can remain resilient in our efforts to boost housing supply, prevent homelessness, and make life better for the people of Oregon. Developers need reliability and predictability to ensure projects can move forward. Local leaders and community-based organizations have leveraged federal resources to help people manage the growing gap between wages and the cost of living. Private sector partners also depend on federal support to make projects financially viable. In short, as federal priorities, spending, and tax processes take shape, we will stay opportunistic and relentless in delivering real progress for Oregonians.

We must address concerns that keep too many people up at night. To do that, we need the support of the federal government. As we track federal actions and their impact—whether it’s proposed cuts to rental assistance for families or a slowdown in homebuilding that threatens construction jobs—we must stay focused on what is at stake.

We can make government more efficient and improve how federal programs serve people. And we can reduce the cost of living without cutting programs that help those with the lowest incomes. OHCS is watching closely to see if—and how —upcoming decisions support a more affordable future for everyone.

OHCS federally funded programs

Below are OHCS programs that receive at least partial federal funding.

Past updates and resources:

Federal actions on U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

On March 14, a federal executive order was enacted to eliminate all non-statutory functions of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). USICH coordinates strategies and solutions across federal agencies to address homelessness.

This executive order does not affect funding for OHCS-administered programs. OHCS is closely monitoring for any potential operational impacts to ensure continued support for their work.

Sanctuary laws and resources

Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise laws mean everyone has the right to live, work, learn, and access government services safely in Oregon. Visit the Oregon Department of Justice Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit for information and resources.

Contact Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Response Hotline to report a suspected violation, get support, or be connected to resources at (844) 924-7829, Monday - Friday. Multilingual and interpretation services are available.