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Public participation in Action Plan development

Public participation ensures community involvement in disaster recovery planning. Through consultations with stakeholders, public hearings, and comment periods, OHCS receives feedback on recovery priorities that are implemented within program plans. This process allows residents to contribute to the development and implementation of recovery programs, which promotes more inclusive decision-making.

Citizen Participation Plan

The state has adopted a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), including a Spanish-language version, to outline public participation procedures for the CDBG-DR and mitigation activities. The CPP aims to involve the public in planning, implementing, and assessing Oregon's CDBG-DR funded programs, valuing input from all Oregonians equally. 

Public participation in Action Plan

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) engaged in extensive consultations and activities to develop the ReOregon Action Plan. This involved meetings with various stakeholders, state agencies, and community groups; public hearings; focus groups; and an online survey to gather feedback. An Ad Hoc Advisory Committee and a ReOregon Advisory Committee provided guidance on policy and strategy. Following the approval of the ReOregon Action Plan, OHCS continues to invite public participation to inform significant changes to the plan through the Substantial Action Plan Amendment process. This includes opportunities for feedback on proposed changes to the Action Plan through public comment periods that are incorporated into the plan prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval.

Substantial Action Plan Amendment (SAPA) 

What is SAPA?

OHCS can make minor amendments to the Action Plan as needed. Changes to the Action Plan, if they are major, must follow the Substantial Action Plan Amendment process. Changes that require a SAPA include: 
  • Changes to program benefits or eligibility criteria 
  • Addition or deletion of an activity or program 
  • Significant changes to the budget (i.e., a change of $5 million or more, or changing a program budget by 15% or more). When major budget changes are proposed, OHCS must explain how those changes relate to remaining unmet recovery needs. 
When OHCS proposes a SAPA, the amendment will be posted on the state’s CDBG-DR website for a 30-day public comment period. The amendment will be posted in adherence with the Americans with Disabilities Act and language accessibility requirements. As required by HUD, OHCS will address all comments received.