What We Do
OHCS Government Relations Section guides agency participation in state and federal legislative efforts to positively advance the agency's mission and values for the benefit of all Oregonians through legislative advocacy and rulemaking.
2025 Legislative Session
The 83rd legislative session presents significant opportunities for progress across a variety of important issues, and our agency is committed to keeping you informed about the latest legislative initiatives, priorities, and outcomes for safe, affordable housing. We invite you to stay engaged with us as we work to ensure a successful session that benefits all of us here in Oregon.
Legislative previews
HB 3034: Modifications to the Emergency Housing Account
HB 3035: Real Estate Mortgage Loans
HB 3036: Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit
2024 Legislative Session
During the 2024 Legislative Session, Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) received over $212 million to address housing and homelessness needs across the state.
These funds build on the historic $1.14 billion allocated to the agency during the 2023 Session and will ensure that supports remain available throughout the biennium while also launching new and critical work.
In addition to key investments, OHCS also saw the passage of key policy bills that made needed adjustments to current programs to ensure the effective delivery of resources to Oregonians.
Read more about OHCS' priorities heading into Session
Check out OHCS' End-of-Session Recap
2023 Legislative Session
The legislative session ended on June 25th. To learn more about the outcomes, review the
OHCS’ 2023 Legislative Highlights document and the
2023 Legislative Digest.
The Oregon Legislature invested more than $215M in housing through the Early Session Housing Package (
read snapshot) as a down payment.
Governor Tina Kotek is calling on the legislature to invest $1.3 billion in housing solutions through the end of session package. Click the links below to learn more:
Legislative Agenda Development
OHCS 2021 DRAFT Legislative Agenda
Surveys
View high level feedback received on the DRAFT 2021 Legislative Agenda.
Webinars
Affordable Rental Housing Division Agenda
Homeownership Division Agenda
Housing Stabilization Division Agenda
Past Legislative Session Materials
Government Relations Staff
Leann Knapp (she/her) is passionate community and legislative advocate who has worked at the intersections of healthcare access, immigrant rights, food justice, and housing. She has previously worked in the Oregon Legislature, in non-profit organizations, and in advocacy spaces. Leann joined OHCS in February of 2022 as a Legislative & Government Relations Coordinator where her primary focus is on Housing Stabilization issues, such as rental assistance, homeless services and prevention. In October 2023 Leann was appointed Interim Assistant Director of Government Relations.
Tanisha Rosas (she/her) has focused her career on ensuring that policy and law have the best possible impact on local communities. She has worked on many different levels of government including, local governments in Oregon and Texas, a Texas State Agency, and the Texas Legislature. She received her J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. Tanisha joined OHCS in December 2022 as a Legislative and Government Relations Coordinator where her primary focus is on Affordable Rental Housing.
Alexandra Ring (she/her) is passionate about working to better the lives for Oregonians. Alexandra joined OHCS in 2021 as Legislative and Communications Coordinator, she previously worked in the Oregon Legislature and U.S. Congress. At OHCS she primarily works with the Homeownership Divisions and Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Division, focusing on making homeownership affordable for Oregonians and recovery from the 2020 wildfires.