OAR 660-039-0010
Definitions
(1)
“Affordable housing” means:(a)
Housing units available for rent, with or without government assistance, by households who meet applicable maximum income limits, not to exceed 80 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size, as determined based on data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successor agency, and in a manner so that no more than 30 percent of the household’s gross income will be spent on rent and utilities;(b)
Housing units available for purchase, with or without government assistance, by households who meet applicable maximum income limits, not to exceed 80 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size, as determined based on data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successor agency, and in a manner so that no more than 30 percent of the household’s gross income will be spent on home loan or mortgage payments, amortized interest, property taxes, insurance, and condominium or association fees, if any; or(c)
Spaces in manufactured dwelling parks available for rent, with or without government assistance, by households who meet applicable maximum income limits, not to exceed 100 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size, as determined based on data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successor agency.(2)
“Affordable housing unit” means a single housing unit, or a single space in a manufactured dwelling park, that meets the definition of affordable housing.(3)
“High-value farmland” has the meaning provided in ORS 195.300 (Definitions for ORS 195.300 to 195.336).(4)
“Housing unit” means a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.(5)
“Market rate housing unit” means a single housing unit, or a single space in a manufactured dwelling park, that does not qualify as affordable housing.(6)
“Public facilities and services” means sanitary sewers, domestic water, fire protection, parks, recreation, streets and roads, and mass transit.(7)
“Qualifying city” means any incorporated city except for:(a)
Any incorporated city within Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, Polk and Washington Counties; and(b)
Culver, Madras, Metolius, or any other incorporated city within the portion of Jefferson County that is also within the boundary of the North Unit Irrigation District.(8)
“Site” means one or more contiguous lots or parcels.
Source:
Rule 660-039-0010 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=660-039-0010.