ORCA gap subsidy is fully committed
As of Sept. 14, OHCS has reserved nearly all 2025-27 gap subsidy to projects, and the resource-ready waitlist already includes dozens of projects. Applications remain open, but new submissions should expect a lengthy wait for gap subsidy.
OHCS permanent loan, 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and bond debt financing programs remain available. For more information, refer to
ORCA's Affordable Housing Pipeline and Waitlist.
OHCS is committed to providing support at every step of an applicant’s affordable housing development project, from intake to compliance.
Questions and Feedback
Please submit your questions or feedback through the
ORCA Questions & Feedback Portal. This includes project-specific questions so that your question can be routed to the correct staff member.
Technical Advisors
Technical Advisors are specialized OHCS staff assigned to guide development partners through the ORCA system and other Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) development strategies.
Technical Advisors can help you:
- Navigate the ORCA application process
- Identify resource fits, including OHCS predevelopment loans, capacity building grants, and consultant referrals
- Get feedback on project concepts and financing strategies
- Developers can connect with a Technical Advisor by emailing
Technical.Advisors@hcs.oregon.gov.
Learn more about how Technical Advisors can help your project.
Training and Tutorials
Training is available to help applicants navigate the ORCA process:
Procorem is the software OHCS uses to collaborate and track affordable housing development projects. Training is also available to help applicants with Procorem: