Administrative Rules

Stay informed, get involved, and navigate our Administrative Rules with ease.

This page serves as your central resource for accessing and understanding the Administrative Rules that guide Oregon Housing and Community Services. Whether you’re seeking specific details on OHCS’ rules, looking to engage on any proposed rulemaking, or need information on the rulemaking process generally, you’ll find everything you need right here.

If you would like any of this information in a language other than English, please email Language.Access@hcs.oregon.gov.
To contact the OHCS Administrative Rules team, email HCS_Rules_Team@hcs.oregon.gov, or call 503-986-6796.
The format of our materials has changed to meet ADA Title II standards. If you have questions, please email the Administrative Rules team at HCS_Rules_Team@hcs.oregon.gov.

OHCS Rules Open comment periods Rule filings Rules calendar

Oregon's housing cost impact

When OHCS engages in rulemaking, it includes on this page a statement of potential fiscal impact of the proposed rule; summary of the proposed rule; FAQ documents pertaining to the rulemaking; and minutes or recordings from rulemaking meetings. Public comments will also be published on this page during the rulemaking process.

Find information about Oregon’s Housing Cost Impact Statement.

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.

Upcoming rules advisory committees

Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL)

Rules Advisory Committee date: April 14, 2026
Meeting time: 1 p.m.

RAC materials for MIRL - coming soon
Webinar Link - Registration is Required - MIRL

Open public comment periods: April 1-30, 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.

Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) and Flex Lending NextStep and FirstHome loan products

Rulemaking Engagement Record - coming soon

Public Hearing Date: April 21, 2026
Public Hearing Time: 9-9:30 a.m.
Public Hearing link - LIFT-Flex

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.

Rule filings

Join our process

OHCS is looking for interested people to join our rulemaking process. Regardless of your experience level, please bring your perspective to our discussion. Once you fill out this form, our Rules team will reach out and let you know about available engagement spaces.

Contact us

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