SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services has announced more than $291 million in funding for new affordable housing across the state, with major investments coming to Salem and Dallas.
In Dallas, the Quarterdeck Apartments will bring 34 new homes, developed by Polk Community Development Corporation.
In Salem, four major projects are moving forward:
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Compass Points, 120 units sponsored by Catholic Community Services
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Cottages United, 15 homes from United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
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Gussie Belle II, 60 units backed by Green Light Development and local partners
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Joseph Street Apartments, the largest Salem project, with 183 units led by Neighborly Communities and Community Resource Trust
Together, these developments represent nearly 400 new affordable homes in the Mid-Willamette Valley. They will serve families, older adults, veterans, and people exiting homelessness.
Governor Tina Kotek called the effort “urgent action to deliver safe, affordable housing.” OHCS leaders added that the new centralized application process allowed the state to commit most of its 2025 housing funds just months after lawmakers approved them.
These are the projects that the HSC is funding this month:
| City | Project | Units | Sponsor |
| Dallas | Quarterdeck Apartments | 34 | Polk Community Development Corporation |
| Grants Pass | Allenwood Apartments | 116 | Oregon Human Development Corporation, NeighborWorks Umpqua |
| The Dalles | Chenowith Affordable Housing | 76 | Northwest Housing Alternatives, Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation |
| Salem | Compass Points | 120 | Catholic Community Services |
| Salem | Cottages United | 15 | United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley |
| Salem | Gussie Belle II | 60 | Green Light Development, Seed of Faith Ministries, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency |
| Salem | Joseph Street Apartments | 183 | Neighborly Communities LLC, Community Resource Trust |
| Tigard | Bull Mountain Apartments | 74 | Home First Development |
| Beaverton | Meadowlark Place | 104 | Community Partners for Affordable Housing |
| Portland | Barbur Apartments | 150 | Innovative Housing, Inc. |
| Portland | Jamii Court | 96 | Community Partners for Affordable Housing |
| Portland | Flatworks Building | 143 | SDP-ODP Management LLC |
The scale of these affordable housing projects reflects the extraordinary collaboration of more than 40 partners across Oregon. From culturally specific nonprofits and resident service providers to developers, local governments, and health organizations, it takes a broad and committed coalition to bring these homes to life.
These projects span urban and suburban communities, ensuring that affordable housing reaches every corner of Oregon. Each development includes culturally specific services, resident support, and community partnerships tailored to the needs of their community.
About Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)
OHCS is Oregon’s housing finance agency. The state agency provides financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of low and moderate income. OHCS administers programs that provide housing stabilization. OHCS delivers these programs primarily through grants, contracts, and loan agreements with local partners and community-based providers. For more information, please visit: oregon.gov/ohcs.
