News & Updates

Get the latest COVID-19 information (link here).

The Public Affairs Division coordinates OHCS' internal and external communications activities including media relations, public information, and outreach.
Have a question? Contact us here.

The following are some news and updates we would like to share.

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Resources, Homeless Population Taskforce

Latest Updates on COVID-19

Visit the Oregon Health Authority website here for the latest Oregon information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 OHCS Resource Webpages

To assist OHCS housing and community-based partners and the general public to be informed, we have compiled a list of helpful links and resources regarding COVID-19.

Statewide Homeless Populations Taskforce Related to COVID-19

Executive Director's Messages

A monthly update on OHCS current activities

OHCS Executive Director provides a monthly agency update on agency program news, legislative updates, funding awards and other agency engagement opportunities.

View Executive Director's Messages here.

Press Releases & Technical Advisories

News media and press releases

OHCS Press Releases are here.

Affordable Rental Housing Technical Advisories are here.

Homeownership Technical Advisories are here.

Food Security and Farmworker Safety Program

New program and application details.

Food Security and Farmworker Safety Program

Now open and taking applications.

Proposed Agency Budget Reduction Plans

Proposed scenarios, Executive Director Message

Proposed Agency Budget Reduction Plans

OHCS has proposed scenarios for cuts to General Fund programs for the 2019-2021 biennium. Reduction plans will give the Governor options to consider during these uncertain times.

For more information, read the Director's Message here.