Eugene
Eugene opens proposals for affordable housing projects with $709,879 in funding
Eugene, OR – The City of Eugene is accepting proposals for new affordable housing projects funded by $709,879 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). The submission deadline for applications is March 5, 2025.
The AHTF, supported by a 0.5% construction excise tax and the City’s General Fund, aims to address housing needs for low- and moderate-income residents. Past investments include Rosa Village, The Lucy, and Williams Place, providing housing for diverse community needs.
This year’s funding prioritizes projects within Eugene city limits, offering at least four dwellings, and meeting affordability criteria. Proposals with innovative designs, accessibility features, and a focus on underserved areas or populations will receive preference.
Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest by February 5, 2025.
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Oregon7 days ago
“Pepper spraying a senator and everyday Americans at a peaceful protest”, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden demands accountability for “Trump’s ICE” after claims of protest chaos and mistreatment
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Oregon7 days ago
Oregon Senate race heats up as GOP candidate calls out Democrats’ “blame game on the President” and says it has been their “over regulating, tax and spend policies” over decades of control
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Oregon7 days ago
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden claims Trump move creates “$1.7B slush fund for right-wing political violence” and warns of “historic taxpayer theft”
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Eugene7 days ago
ESF crews respond to single-vehicle crash on I-105 that leaves one dead and one seriously injured after vehicle strikes tree, officials say
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Eugene7 days ago
Eugene Police arrest wrong-way driver on DUII charge after early morning traffic stop
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Eugene7 days ago
Single-vehicle fatal crash on I-105 under investigation after rollover collision, Eugene Police say