It was a beautiful, sunny autumn day in Central Oregon, but the light seemed especially bright on a hill in North Madras. Canyon East Apartment Community was shining in all of its newness and stoic presence for the grand opening event which took place on October 21st. Dazzling comments were abuzz from attendees as they […]
There is currently a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,300 square foot home available in NorthWest Crossing for $180,000. This home is part of Housing Works’ Ground Lease Program. The buyer will purchase the home and lease the land from Housing Works, therefore keeping the price of home well below anything else on the market. If […]
Seeking Minority, Women-Owned and Section 3 Construction Businesses Redmond, OR (March 9, 2011) – Housing Works, Central Oregon’s regional housing authority, would like to hear from Minority, Women-owned, or Section 3 construction businesses located in Central Oregon. There may be several small residential rehabilitation projects coming up in 2011 and Housing Works would like to […]
Bend companies come together for a “dream come true” event to celebrate partnership and new homeowner 04 February 2011 – Bend, Oregon – Several local companies – and a brand-new Bend homeowner – came together yesterday to celebrate the purchase of a NorthWest Crossing home through a unique collaborative housing program. The construction of the […]
Housing Works announces the issue of 17 vouchers to homeless veterans in Central Oregon. With the issuance of Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers, veterans in Central Oregon are finally receiving the long-awaited rental assistance. Recent activity involving Housing Works, state and local government and its officials, the Portland branch of the Department of Veterans […]
Families Forward, a 501(c)(3) entity of Housing Works, announces the receipt of two grants totaling $20,456. The grants, which have been graciously awarded by Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and Oregon Community Foundation, will be used to support Families Forward’s Opportunities for Kids program. The Opportunities for Kids program provides children who reside in Housing […]
Housing Works announces the acquisition of residential property utilizing funds awarded through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP 2). With this funding, Housing Works purchased Centennial Point, a four-plex in Bend, OR that will provide permanent, supportive housing to homeless individuals and families. The NSP 2 program, administered through Oregon Housing and Community Services, was created […]
Housing Works is celebrating the opening of Barbara’s Place on November 16th at 1:00 PM in Redmond. Barbara’s Place is a six-unit apartment community designed to provide supportive housing for persons with disabilities. Barbara’s Place is the first multi-family building certified to the Earth Advantage Gold Standard in the region. Pinnacle Architecture designed the building […]
Housing Works has purchased bank-owned homes by utilizing the Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds. The homes are available to households with income under 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). For a family of four in Deschutes County, 80% of the AMI is $50,800. The qualifying home buyer will purchase the home and lease the land […]
The Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist is Closed until January 2013. The Mainstream Voucher Waitlist is closed until February 2013. Applicants are asked to apply online once the waitlist is open by clicking here