Administrative Rules Engagement Opportunities

OHCS is always looking to bring interested people into our rulemaking process. If you would like to participate in a future rulemaking engagement, please reach out using the Rules Engagement Form provided below.

• Learn more about Administrative Rules.
• View the Administrative Rules Calendar.
  

Upcoming rules advisory committees

Land Acquisition Program (LAP)

Rules Advisory Committee date: November 10, 2026
Meeting time: 1 p.m.

• RAC materials - LAP
  
• RAC meeting link - LAP
  
  

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Rules Advisory Committee date: November 17, 2026
Meeting time: 10 a.m.

• RAC materials - ESG (coming soon)
• RAC meeting link - ESG 
  

Public Comment Period Open until Nov. 30, 2026

When OHCS opens the public comment periods on proposed administrative rule changes for any rules within Chapter 813, rules public hearing information will be listed below.

Tribal Housing Grant Fund (THGF)

Rules Public Hearing date: Nov. 18, 2026
Meeting time: 11:30 a.m. 

• Rulemaking Engagement Record for THGF
  
• Rules Public Hearing link for THGF
  

Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP)

Rules Public Hearing date: Nov. 19, 2026
Meeting time: 2:30 p.m. 

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for LIWAP
  
• Rules Public Hearing link for LIWAP
  

Public comment information

If you are interested in submitting public comment in relation to a specific rule, and the window for public comment is still open, you can submit an official public comment by reaching out via the channels listed below.

Please be prepared to reference the specific rule change you would like to comment on.

Mail-in comment

Oregon Housing and Community Services ATTN: Lead Administrative Rule Coordinator 725 Summer St. NE, Suite B Salem, OR 97301

Phone comment

Please call 503-986-6796.

Email Comment

Send an email with the official comment to HCS_DL_HCS_Rules_Team@hcs.oregon.gov. Please include the rule referenced in the subject line of the email.

Contact us

To contact the OHCS Administrative Rules team, email HCS_Rules_Team@hcs.oregon.gov, or call 503-986-6796.

OHCS wants to ensure that everyone has access to its information and programs. If you would like this information in a different language, please email Language.Access@hcs.oregon.gov.