Public input sought at housing opportunity meetings

September 21, 2009

by OHCS

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Salem, OR – September 16, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Starting next week, Oregonians will have a chance to help shape how Oregon Housing and Community Services implements funding received from House Bill 2436 at public forums held throughout the state. HB 2436 establishes fees for recording of documents in county deed and mortgage records. The amounts collected will go to OHCS to fund the department’s housing programs.

The forums are scheduled for:

Roseburg, 1-4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21
Douglas County Commissioners’ Chambers
Room 216
1036 SE Douglas
Bend, 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23
Deschutes County Government Building
Barnes Sawyer Room
1300 N.W. Wall
(Corner of Lafayette and the Parkway)
Pendleton, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24
Pendleton Parks and Recreation Center
Foundation Room, Gymnasium Building, west of City Hall
500 SW Dorion
Portland, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29
The Portland Building
2nd Floor Auditorium
1120 SW 5th Ave.
Salem, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9
North Mall Office Building
Room 124A
725 Summer St. NE

Written comments on implementing HB 2436 can be sent to:

Lisa Joyce, manager of Policy and Communication
Re: Housing Opportunity Bill Implementation Forum
Oregon Housing and Community Services
725 Summer St. NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301

Or check the OHCS Web site: www.ohcs.oregon.gov.

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Contact:
Lisa.Joyce (at) state.or (dot) us, 503-986-0951
Rick.Crager (at) state.or (dot) us, 503-986-2076