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New Funding Opportunity: Housing Planning Assistance Grant Program

The state’s 2025–2027 Housing Planning Assistance Grant Program is accepting applications June 2 through August 1. The program is open to jurisdictions and the nine federally recognized Tribal governments pursuing the following work: 

  • Housing planning, including housing capacity analysis, housing production strategy, and implementation of actions that facilitate housing production, affordability, and choice;   
  • Development code updates to comply with housing laws, address permitting and land use barriers to housing production and facilitate housing production, affordability, and choice; 
  • Urbanization planning, such as public facility planning, urban reserves, land exchanges, and urban growth boundaries; and
  • Efforts that support Tribal housing planning efforts.  

On May 22, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development’s (DLCD) Housing Division is hosting a webinar to provide an overview of the grant application process to support a wide range of local housing planning efforts. 

Webinar Details 

Date: May 22, 2025 

Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m. 

Register Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JbS_3fIiSoysO2-REo6qlQ  

What to Expect: 

  • Overview of the grant opportunity and who can apply 
  • Guidance on the application process and materials 
  • Information on the types of eligible projects available 
  • Time for your questions 

If you’re unable to attend the webinar, a recording will be posted on DLCD’s YouTube channel.  

The DLCD is currently finalizing the application packet materials for the 2025–2027 Housing Planning Assistance Grant Program. This will become available by the application period. Please check the following webpage for updates: https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/Housing/Pages/Assistance-Funding.aspx 

Contact: Alexandra Ring, Lobbyist – aring@orcities.org

Last Updated 5/16/25

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