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

Housing Preservation program

Rules Advisory Committee date: May 12, 2026
Meeting time: 10 a.m.

• RAC materials for Housing Preservation
  
• Webinar Link - Registration is Required - Preservation
  

Open public comment periods: May 1-31, 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.

Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL)

Rules Advisory Committee meeting materials for MIRL 

• Public Hearing Date: May 27, 2026 
• Public Hearing Time: 10:30 a.m. 
• Public Hearing link - MIRL
  

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.