OAR 813-365-0030
Eligibility

(1) In order to be eligible for RGP funds, a program provider must have an executed Program Provider-Landlord Agreement.
(2) Applications for qualifying damages are submitted after an eligible tenant’s vacancy of an RGP-covered unit, either by voluntary move-out or by eviction. Landlords have 30 days in which to submit a request for funds to the program provider, from the date that the landlord takes possession of the unit.
(3) Qualifying damages that occurred within the first 12 months of an eligible tenant’s occupancy may not exceed $5,000 per eligible landlord and include, but are not limited to:
(a) Unpaid rent (limited to a maximum of $2,000 per eligible tenant);
(b) Property damages beyond normal wear and tear and caused by the tenant or the tenant’s occupancy; and
(c) Eviction costs include court filing fees, attorney fees, and serving of notice.
(4) An eligible tenant is one that meets the requirements of ORS 456.608 (Rent Guarantee Program)(2).
(5) Program providers must submit to OHCS an RGP application, in form, format and substance satisfactory to OHCS, within 10 days from the date that the landlord submits a request for funds to the program provider.
(6) Program providers must certify that the application details and supporting documentation (i.e.; final security deposit accounting, move-in and move-out inspection checklists, applicable receipt or proof of damages, documentation of non-payment of rent) have been received from the landlord and have been reviewed and verified by the program provider. Program providers must keep all application information within the tenant file.
(7) The RGP application shall be available on the OHCS website.
(8) A submitted application is subject to approval, including as modified by OHCS, or disapproval by OHCS.

Source: Rule 813-365-0030 — Eligibility, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=813-365-0030.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 813-365-0030’s source at or​.us