Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Source: OregonRentalAssistance.org Beginning May 19, 2021, qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, may apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP). This program is not a loan, which means those who receive assistance will not have to pay back…

May 26 – Q&A session with Lane County Land Management
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May 26 – Q&A session with Lane County Land Management

It’s not too late to register for the upcoming virtual Q&A session with Lane County Land Management.  WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5624422404298028555 You must register to participate. A recording will be made available the following day at https://vimeo.com/showcase/7923470. You will be asked to submit questions…

Get Involved – House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery – May 21st
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Get Involved – House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery – May 21st

We hope you took the opportunity to get your voices heard at the last Public Hearing on May 7th which covered Senate Bill 745 & Blue River’s ability to form a Sanitary District. The next chance for McKenzie River residents to participate in the House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery is May 21st at 10am….

Deadline to Rebuild Non-Conforming Use Structures Extended to Sept. 25, 2025!
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Deadline to Rebuild Non-Conforming Use Structures Extended to Sept. 25, 2025!

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have an important update regarding NON-CONFORMING USE properties/structures. Senate Bill 405 has been approved by the Oregon Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.  The bill extends the deadline to rebuild non-conforming use structures to Sept. 25, 2025. State law had previously only allowed 12 months for property owners to rebuild….

Recovery At A Glance – Lane County Apr. 2021
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Recovery At A Glance – Lane County Apr. 2021

Source: FEMA–DR 4562-OR–Fact Sheet #149 | Apr. 28, 2021 (As of Apr. 26, 2021, unless otherwise noted) 386 individuals and households have been approved for more than $2.5 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. More than $6.4 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 53…

Senator Merkley: Wildfire Damage Rapid Relief Program
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Senator Merkley: Wildfire Damage Rapid Relief Program

It’s been almost eight months since last year’s unprecedented wildfires broke out over Labor Day weekend — claiming nine lives, leveling entire communities, and costing families their homes and livelihoods. While we’ve made a lot of progress in helping to rebuild and recover, much work remains to be done to help Oregonians affected by these…

Low-Income Housing Opportunity for Fire Survivors
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Low-Income Housing Opportunity for Fire Survivors

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org There is another housing opportunity open for low-income Lane County residents. Fire survivors are eligible to apply.  Homes for Good will be accepting waitlist pre-applications for 2-, 3-, & 4-Bedroom Public Housing Scattered Site Duplexes in Veneta from Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9am until Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 4pm. Waitlists are…

Financial Housing Assistance for Low-Income Survivors
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Financial Housing Assistance for Low-Income Survivors

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account Program assists households of lower income that suffered a loss of housing due to a wildfire. To apply for $6,500 in assistance, applicants must have had damage or loss to their primary residence due to a wildfire and residence is considered uninhabitable unless repaired or replaced. Applicants must…

Some Planning and Permit Fees to be Waived + Retroactive Reimbursement
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Some Planning and Permit Fees to be Waived + Retroactive Reimbursement

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org **Please Read Carefully** The Lane County Board of Commissioners has approved a fee waiver program for Holiday Farm Fire survivors to help people rebuild. The fee waivers will be available for a five-year period to the original owners of dwellings at the time they were destroyed. The fee waivers are also available to…