Housing Policy Board
Role of the Housing Policy Board
The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) acts as a forum for public input into the community issues related to affordable housing. It reviews low-income housing issues and makes policy, funding, and other recommendations regarding affordable housing to Eugene and Lane County governments. The mission of the HPB is to increase the availability of decent, affordable housing for low and very low income families and individuals in Lane County.
Current HPB Members
- Joe Berney (County Commissioner)
- Chris Pryor (Eugene City Council)
- Norton Cabell (Chair)
- Jenna Fribley
- Daniel Ivy
- Isaac Judd
- John VanLandingham
- Chris Wig
- Kristen Karle
- Steve Ochs
- Darcy Phillips
- Emily Reiman
Membership Vacancy Notice
DATE: November 20, 2019
CONTACT: Stephanie Jennings, Grants Manager, City of Eugene, 541-682-5529 or sjennings@eugene-or.gov
Applications are requested from citizens interested in serving on the Lane County Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board. Advisory Committee Application forms are available online at www.lanecounty.org/volunteer and in the Lane County Board of Commissioners' Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Public Service Building, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene. For additional information, or to request an application, please contact Stephanie Jennings (see above).
HOUSING POLICY BOARD: The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) acts as a forum for public input into the community issues related to affordable housing. It provides an opportunity for dialogue, collaboration and exploration of low-income and affordable housing issues in the city of Eugene and Lane County. The Housing Policy Board also makes policy recommendations regarding affordable housing to Eugene and Lane County governments. The mission of the HPB is to increase the availability of decent, affordable housing, for low and very low-income families and individuals in Lane County.
MEETING: Monthly, or as necessary. Typically meetings are held on the first Monday of the month from noon to 1:30 pm.
MEMBERSHIP: Overall board membership consists of one representative from the Lane County Board of Commissioners; one representative from the Eugene City Council; six citizen at-large members; and ex-officio members as appropriate. One at-large position is reserved for a low-income representative.
We are seeking community members who are low-income renters to apply and fill the low-income representative position.
VACANCIES: Housing Policy Board terms are for two years. The HPB is currently seeking one at-large member, a low-income representative. The elected officials from Lane County and Eugene are charged with making appointments.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2019, to the Board of Commissioners’ Office, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401.
Meeting Information
Meetings are typically the first Monday of each month: 2019 Housing Policy Board Schedule Opens a New Window. , 2020 Housing Policy Board Schedule.
The next Housing Policy Board meeting will be on January 6, 2019, at the Atrium in Saul room (3rd floor). Meeting materials will be posted once they are available. Previous Housing Policy Board work plans, agendas, and meeting materials may be found in the folders below by year.
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November 13, 2019, City Council Work Session
2020 Consolidated Planning Process
Agenda Item Summary, presentation, and recorded webcast.
July 24, 2019, City Council Work Session
CET Implementation and Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Next Steps
Agenda Item Summary, presentation, and recorded webcast.
The HPB Eugene Renters Experience Survey Summary, which was administered city-wide in January 2019 is available.
May 13, 2019 Joint Work Session (City Council and Lane County Commissioners)
Agenda and link to the recorded presentation
Information about the Land Use Code Audit Community Survey is available.
Local Options for Inclusionary Zoning
Agenda Item Summary and link to the recorded webcast.
April 8, 2019, City Council Meeting
Ordinance Concerning Construction Excise Tax
Agenda Item Summary and link to the recorded webcast.
March 13, 2019, City Council Work Session
Renter Protections
Agenda Item Summary and link to the recorded webcast.
February 19, 2019, City Council Public Hearing
Construction Excise Tax
Agenda Item Summary and link to the recorded webcast.
January 14, 2019, City Council Work Session
Housing Tools and Strategies, Construction Excise Tax
Agenda Item Summary Opens a New Window. and link to the recorded webcast.
Lane County Shelter Feasibility Study Opens a New Window. (December 2018)
Technical Assistance Collaborative
The Homelessness in the Portland Region Opens a New Window. report is available for review.
December 12, 2018, City Council Work Session
Housing Tools and Strategies
Agenda Item Summary and Attachments Opens a New Window. and link to the recorded webcast Opens a New Window. .
December 10, 2018, City Council Work Session
Housing Tools and Strategies
Agenda Item Summary and Attachments Opens a New Window. and link to the recorded webcast Opens a New Window. .
May 30, 2018, City Council Work Session
Housing Tools and Strategies
Agenda Item Summary and Attachments and link to the recorded webcast.
April 9, 2018, Eugene City Council Work Session
Local Options for Affordable Housing Funding Through Senate Bill 1533
Agenda Item Summary, (Attachment A - SB 1533, Attachment B - HPB CET Recommendation, Attachment C - City of Eugene Housing Initiatives)
Affordable Housing Trust Fund (PowerPoint Presentation)
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)
Lane County Demographic and Housing Profiles Opens a New Window. (2018)
Assessment of Equity and Opportunity for Affordable Housing Residents Opens a New Window. (2014)
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