OAR 813-043-0010: Definitions

Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-043) are defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) or in the OHCS General Definitions (OAR 813-005-0005). Terms used in this division observe those definitions except as defined below: (1) Culturally Specific Organization (CSO): an entity that provides services to a cultural community and the entity has the following characteristics: (a) Majority of members and/or clients must be from a particular cultural community that has faced housing discrimination; (b) Organizational environment is culturally focused, and the cultural community being served recognizes it as a culturally-specific entity that provides culturally and linguistically responsive services; (c) Majority of staff must be from the cultural community being served, and the majority of the leadership (defined to collectively include board members and management positions) must be from the cultural community being served; (d) The entity has a track record of successful community engagement and involvement with the cultural community being served, rooted on a foundation of respect and trust; and (e) The organization engages in advocacy for housing and/or economic justice for the cultural community with their guidance. (2) “Fund” means the Guarantee Fund used for the Loan Guarantee Program; (3) “Low Income” as defined in ORS 458.610; (4) “Moderate Income” as defined in ORS 458.610; (5) “Very Low Income” as defined in ORS 458.610. (6) “Project Use Agreement” is a legal agreement between the grantee or borrower receiving a loan guarantee and OHCS. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]