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Affordable Housing Trust Fund Request for Proposals Open
The 2023 Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Trust Funds is now open. To support the creation of local, innovative housing projects that are affordable to people with lower and moderate incomes the City of Eugene is seeking proposals for the use of $1.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Funds (AHTF).
What is the Affordable Housing Trust Fund?
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund provides critical funding for local housing and is one part of a larger effort to help address the housing challenge in Eugene. In 2019, the Eugene City Council passed Ordinance No. 20609 establishing a construction excise tax (CET) in Eugene. (An information sheet about Eugene's construction excise tax is available.) The tax creates a dedicated source of funding for affordable housing in Eugene, called the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
AHTF Highlights
- $1.3 million from AHTF will leverage more than $14 million to support new affordable housing in Eugene
- AHTF is supporting the creation of 70 new owner-occupied tiny homes and 10 supportive units for Veterans exiting homelessness
- AHTF kept over 100 local families and individuals in their homes in the wake of the pandemic with rental assistance and foreclosure prevention funds
How are the funds spent?
The Affordable Housing Fund can be used for projects and programs that increase availability and access to owner- and renter-occupied housing that is affordable to lower-income community members. Examples of how these funds may be used include:
- Gap financing for the development of new affordable housing
- Acquisition of existing housing or non-residential buildings that will become affordable housing
- Direct assistance for renters
- Down payment assistance for home buyers
An advisory committee of community members provides input and recommendations to staff on the use of Affordable Housing Trust Funds resources.
If you would like to keep informed about the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, please sign up to join the list for interested parties. Information including notifications of meetings, events, committee recruitment, and participation opportunities will be delivered to your inbox.
To learn more about affordable housing and non-profit partners in Eugene, please visit the Looking for an Affordable Home webpage.
Resources
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Informational Flyer
Construction Excise Tax Information Sheet
Construction Excise Tax Exemption Form
Building Fees, including Construction Excise Tax
Contact
Questions about Construction Excise Tax collection
Lydia Kaye
Email
Phone: 541-682-5482
Questions about utilizing the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing
Laura Hammond
Email
Phone: 541-682-5502
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