When does the application window close?
April 6, 2026, 5 p.m. PDT
What is due on April 6?
A Selection Form and Application Workbook for your project.
What is OHCS’ definition of “factory-produced housing” (FPH)?
As outlined in HB 3145 (2025), housing that is produced through off-site construction of housing or housing components, and that includes manufactured dwellings, as defined in ORS 446.003, prefabricated structures, as defined in ORS 197A.015, or other types of housing developed through volumetric modular, panelized modular, or other modular components (HB 3145, 2025).
Factory-built homes are constructed almost entirely in a factory and arrive at the site 30% to 90% complete (HUD Guidance).
Do we need to submit drawings or renderings with the application?
That will come later in the process if your application is selected to move forward through the ORCA and NOFA. For the FPH Selection Form, the only required uploads are the integrity form and FPH workbook.
Are there any limitations on whom we can partner with? For instance, could a co-applicant be a First Nation group or municipality?
Applicants have to be an eligible entity per the LIFT program requirements (please review
the ORCA Manual,
LIFT Rental Program Manual, or
LIFT Homeownership Manual). One thing to keep in mind is that the project must be on Oregon land, which means projects cannot be built on sovereign Tribal land.
On the General Information tab of the FPH workbook, there is a table that shows rental subsidy limits for new construction. Is that funding in addition to this program?
No. These subsidy limits show what you are eligible to apply for based on type of project, unit size, and geography.
I wanted to clarify that with three to five total projects funded, the application acceptance rate is likely to be exceptionally competitive, correct?
We don’t know how many applicants are applying for this resource, so we cannot predict how competitive it may be.
Will there be any LIFT program changes for FPH projects?
No, projects selected for the set-aside will be required to complete rental ORCA and homeownership NOFA processes and meet all standards.
What happens if you are already in Impact Assessment in the ORCA?
We urge you to keep moving forward with your current application for the ORCA or NOFA. Keep doing both. If you are funded through the set-aside, OHCS will move you out of the mainstream line.
Can you speak to project readiness expectations?
OHCS is using the development schedule and the attestation that your project will be able to close on the LIFT loan by February 2027 and be completed within 36 months of receiving a reservation letter. We are also looking at your development schedule to ensure the timeline is feasible.
We are not requiring that permitting is in place but want to see a plan for that. This will be further evaluated in the ORCA and NOFA processes.
Given the amount of funds available, should a project that can be phased apply for the full project or just one phase?
We are not considering funding a project for less than the application request. Please put forward an application that makes sense for your project in terms of phasing. However, please note that since there is $25 million and expect to fund a minimum of three projects, it is unlikely we will fund a project with a request for over $20 million.
Is manufactured housing eligible for this resource?
Yes.
Are replacement homes in manufactured home parks eligible?
No, replacement homes are not eligible for this resource.
The FPH LIFT set- in manufactured home arks
If a project includes homes for sale and rental units, do I need to fill out two different applications?
You can include both types of housing in the same FPH application. We have updated the FPH Selection Form to include the option for an application that includes both homeownership and rental units. However, ed, you will have to complete both the NOFA and ORCA applications to receive two different reservations of funding for the project.
Are these federal or state funds?
These are state funds. LIFT is funded by Article XI-Q bonds.
If a rental project is awarded FPH, can we start the ORCA process following that award or does it need to be started before?
The ORCA process does not need to be started before you apply for FPH; you can be far along in the ORCA process or completely new to it.
Can you close and receive funds in 2026 if the project is ready to go?
Yes.
Can I submit a scattered-site application?
Yes, but please refer to the below guidelines depending on project types.
- For Homeownership, scattered-site projects must meet most of the following criteria:
- Shared financing structure
- Common development team
- Unified timeline for construction and occupancy
- Shared ownership or long-term management entity
- Served the same target population
- Consistent affordability levels
- Similar design standards and amenities
- Aligned service delivery models (if applicable)
- Sites are within the same county, or close enough that they can function as a single operational unit (e.g., within 10–15 miles)
- For Rental projects, scattered-site projects must be reasonably close to each other, defined as no property being farther than 120 miles from any other of the sites in the application. Applicants may apply for an exception.
Have you considered the implications for readiness if LIFT is your sole source of funding?
For FPH, we are looking at your sources and uses, want to see that sources are feasible, and that your sources and uses balance.
Can FPH projects that aren’t selected for the set-aside still apply for other OHCS resources?
Absolutely. FPH projects can apply for other resources, pending availability.
Whom can I contact with project-specific questions?