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OHCS Charges Combined

Affordable rental housing projects awarded funding through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) must meet several requirements to close and start construction. Here you'll find related OHCS charges. Please note:

  • This is not an exhaustive list of OHCS charges.
  • Please check the General Policy and Guidelines Manual (GPGM) or program manuals for any additional program-specific charges, and more details on the charges.
  • Conduit bond charges were updated by the Housing Stability Council in February 2025.
  • Charges are not applicable to HOME and HTF funding

Learn more about post-selection and production for affordable housing.

Last updated: Oct. 14, 2025


General Charges

Assessed during ORCA and underwriting steps


9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)


4% LIHTC


Tax-Exempt Conduit Bonds

Learn more about conduit bond charges and read answers to frequently asked questions.


Other Program-Specific Application Charges

Mostly for ORCA off-ramp


Monitoring Charges



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