HOUSING WORKS
Emergency Housing Vouchers now available!
Starting July 1, 2021 Housing Works will begin issuing Emergency Housing Vouchers to eligible referrals in collaboration with the Anti Trafficking Project, Homeless Leadership Coalition and Saving Grace. If you would like more information regarding these vouchers and where to apply, click here.
In order to be determine eligibility, applicants must first be referred by Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care or a Victim Service Provider. To be referred and determine if you qualify, please connect with one of our partners below.
- Anti Trafficking Project (541) 647-0658, site visit click here
- Homeless Leadership Coalition (541) 630-2533, site visit click here
- Saving Grace (541) 389-7021, site visit click here
Two Project Based Voucher Waitlists to Reopen!
Housing Works is pleased to announce that the project based voucher waiting list for Midtown Place in Redmond, OR and Barnes Butte Vista in Prineville, OR will reopen in June 2022. Below are the exact dates for each waitlist.
- Midtown Place: 8am PST on Monday June 6th through 5pm PST on Thursday June 9th.
- Barnes Butte Vista: 8am PST on Monday June 20th through 5pm PST on Thursday June 23rd.
For Midtown Place in Redmond:
Midtown Place has a total of (8) 2 and 3 bedroom project based units.
Preference Information: Housing Works has a local residency preference. Those applicants that reside in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties or whose household includes a family member who works or has been notified that they are hired to work, in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties will be served before those residing outside this area. Additionally, four of the eight units at Midtown Place have a preference for veterans receiving services from the local VA office with an income at or below 30% of the area median income. These applicants will also be served before those residing outside this area. Occupancy and income limits apply.
To view and download a copy of the pre-application for Midtown Place, click here.
*** Para ver y descargar una copia de la solicitud previa para Midtown Place en español, haga clic aquí.
For a detailed info sheet regarding Midtown Place PBV waitlist, click here.
*** Para obtener una hoja de la información detallada sobre la lista de espera PBV de Midtown Place en español, haga clic aquí.
To view the public notice for Midtown Place posted on our website and in the Bend Bulletin, click here.
*** Para ver el aviso publico publicado para Midtown Place en nuestro sitio web y el Boletín de Bend en español, haga clic aquí.
For Barnes Butte Vista in Prineville:
Barnes Butte Vista has a total of (8) 3 bedroom project based units.
Preference Information: Housing Works has a local residency preference. Those applicants that reside in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties or whose household includes a family member who works or has been notified that they are hired to work, in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson Counties will be served before those residing outside this area. Additionally, Barnes Butte waitlist has two different preferences for individuals working with Saving Grace or the local VA office. For the 8 Project Based Voucher units at Barnes Butte, (3) have a preference for survivors of domestic violence working with Saving Grace, (2) have a preference for homeless veterans working with the local VA office, and (3) are designated for the general public. These applicants will also be served before those residing outside this area. Please note that these units have an income limit at or below 30% of the area median income under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Occupancy and income limits apply.
To view and download a copy of the pre-application for Barnes Butte Vista, click here.
*** Para ver y descargar una copia de la solicitud previa para Barnes Butte Vista en español, haga clic aquí.
For a detailed info sheet regarding Barnes Butte Vista PBV waitlist, click here.
*** Para obtener una hoja de la información detallada sobre la lista de espera PBV de Barnes Butte Vista en español, haga clic aquí.
To view the public notice for Barnes Butte Vista posted on our website and in the Bend Bulletin, click here.
*** Para ver el aviso publico publicado para Barnes Butte Vista en nuestro sitio web y el Boletín de Bend en español, haga clic aquí.
Please note that any applications received prior to the opening and after the close of the waitlist will not be accepted.
We’ve Re-opened!
We are happy to announce that Housing Works has re-open its doors to the public. Thank you for all your patience! Now that we’ve reopened, here’s just a few things to keep in mind:
- We are returning to regular business hours (Monday – Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday’s 8am to noon)
- When entering our office, we ask that anyone that has been exposed or with COVID related symptoms not come into the office or wear a mask.
- Limited occupancy will be available in the lobby (under 6 guests at a time)
- If a client would like to speak with their Housing Specialist, they may do so by appointment only. We will be unable to accept walk-ins for these types of requests.
- Clients can pre-schedule appointments by calling 541-923-1018 directly
- The drop box located in the front of our building is still available for use anytime
- For a complete contact list of all Housing Works Employees, please click here.
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