Upriver Appointments with Building Officials Available
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Upriver Appointments with Building Officials Available

ByTom Atkinson

Holiday Farm Fire survivors are now able to make in-person appointments with Lane County building officials to discuss rebuilding and ask questions about their applications, property or process. Appointments are available on Thursdays at the McKenzie Fire & Rescue Station in Leaburg. You can register for an appointment at www.mckenzierebuilds.org/lmd-upriver-scheduling. Masks are required. More information about rebuilding…

Moratorium Extended on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Housing
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Moratorium Extended on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Housing

ByTom Atkinson

Source: RD.USDA.gov Rural Development Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Multi-Family Housing in Accordance with CDC Guidance Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today extended the moratorium on residential evictions through June 30, 2021. This moratorium allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development…

McKenzie Rebuilds Resources
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McKenzie Rebuilds Resources

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Holiday Farm Fire survivors are facing a complicated rebuilding process. While Lane County can’t change state deadlines or requirements, we are working to help people understand the process, increasing the number of planners we have to review and process applications, and putting together opportunities to meet with staff and get questions answered. Commissioner…

FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021
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FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021

ByTom Atkinson

Source: FEMA–DR 4562-OR–Fact Sheet #113 | Mar. 9, 2021 381 individuals and households have been approved for nearly $2.5 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Nearly $6.4 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 52 homeowners and renters and four businesses as of Mar. 5….

Homes for Good Accepting Applications
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Homes for Good Accepting Applications

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have an important housing announcement for fire survivor families with limited or no income.  Homes for Good will be accepting Project Based Voucher (PBV) waitlist applications for new housing complexes in Eugene and Springfield. Wildfire survivors will be getting preference on the waitlist. The waitlist time varies but those with preference are served first.  The…

USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program is OPEN FOR BUSINESS in February!
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USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program is OPEN FOR BUSINESS in February!

ByTom Atkinson

Source: content.govdelivery.com Pursuant to the GovDelivery message dated December 23, 2020, this communication clarifies that USDA will continue processing loans through February 26, 2020.    At this time, the Agency has determined that final submissions received by USDA via Legacy GUS by 11:59pm ET on February 12, 2021 will be considered for Conditional Commitment prior…

FEMA Direct Temporary Housing & Recovery Update
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FEMA Direct Temporary Housing & Recovery Update

ByTom Atkinson

Direct Temporary Housing: The severity and scope of destruction of the wildfires and straight-line winds has severely diminished the ability of the state to adequately respond to the housing needs of the residents of Lane County. Additionally, the lack of available rental resources, the unique commuting challenges in the McKenzie Valley, and the need to…

Insurance Help is Available Now
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Insurance Help is Available Now

ByTom Atkinson

If you need help understanding your insurance coverage or plan or are struggling to get help from your insurance company, Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services has FREE help available through consumer advocates.  You can contact consumer advocates at 888-877-4894 or by visiting dfr.oregon.gov. The non-profit United Policyholders also has insurance resources, including for disaster recovery. Visit www.uphelp.org to…

Letters of Priority Entitlement (LOPE) for Wildfire Survivors
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Letters of Priority Entitlement (LOPE) for Wildfire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson

Wildfire survivors may be prioritized for subsidized housing through a Letter of Priority Entitlement (LOPE) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It serves as a letter of support to individuals whose home has been damaged or destroyed in a Federally declared disaster. This letter allows the recipient, who may not otherwise be eligible,…