OAR 813-042-0010
Definitions
(1)
“Account” means the Housing Development and Guarantee Account.(2)
“Consolidated Plan” means the plan approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which describes the needs, resources, priorities and proposed activities to be undertaken with respect to HUD programs.(3)
“Council” means the State Housing Council established in ORS 456.567 (Oregon Housing Stability Council).(4)
“Department” means Oregon Housing and Community Services Department.(5)
“Disabled Person” means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more Major Life Activity.(6)
“In-Kind Contribution” means a supportive project contribution other than cash. In-Kind Contributions include, but are not limited to, office equipment, working space, office supplies, staff time, telephone, support staff time, auto use, donated project materials or labor, and nonBoard volunteer time.(7)
“Affordability Period” means the period during which a project assisted with HDGP funds must remain affordable to Low and Very Low Income residents. The period shall be at least 25 years from the date of the Project Use Agreement.(8)
“Low income” means individual or households whose income is at or above 50 percent and below 80 percent of the median family income for the area, subject to adjustment for areas with unusually high or low incomes or housing costs, all as determined by the Council based on information from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.(9)
“Major Life Activity” includes, but is not limited to, self-care, ambulation, communication, transportation, education, socialization, employment and ability to acquire, rent or maintain property.(10)
“Organization” means a:(a)
Nonprofit corporation established under ORS chapter 65;(b)
Housing authority established under ORS 456.055 (Definitions for ORS 456.055 to 456.235) to 456.230 (Bonds and income therefrom exempt from personal income taxes); or(c)
Local government as defined in ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and ORS 197A.300 to 197A.325).(11)
“Use Agreement” means the Project Use Agreement, which is a legal agreement between the grantee or borrower receiving Housing Development Grant Program funds and the Department.(12)
“Very low income” means individual or households whose income is at or below 50 percent of the median family income for the area, subject to adjustment for areas with unusually high or low incomes or housing costs, all as determined by the Council based on information from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Source:
Rule 813-042-0010 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=813-042-0010.