OAR 813-046-0011: Definitions

Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-046) may be defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) or in the OHCS General Definitions (OAR 813-005-0005). Terms used within this division observe those definitions, except as defined below: (1) "EHAP" means the Emergency Housing Assistance Program administered by OHCS pursuant to this division and other applicable law. (2) "EHAP requirements" means these administrative rules; all funding agreement terms and conditions; OHCS directives (including deficiency notices); the SHF Manual requirements; and applicable state, local, and federal laws and requirements. (3) "EHAP services" means services as defined in OAR 813-046-0045 and the SHF Manual, which are eligible activities with EHAP funding. (4) "Homeless" means an individual, family or household that lacks a fixed, regular, and/or adequate nighttime residence in accordance with department categorical definitions. Categorical definitions are contained in the program manual. (5) "Homeless Management Information System" or "HMIS" is defined in 24 CFR 576.2. (6) "Household" means an individual living alone, a family with or without children or a group of individuals who are living together as one economic unit. (7) "Household income" means the total household income from all sources before taxes. Specific sources and deductions are outlined in the SHF Manual. (8) "Low income" means a household with an annual household income that is more than 50%, but below 80%, of the area median income based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) determined guidelines, as adjusted for family size. (9) "SHF Manual" or "Program manual" means the State Houseless Funds Program Operations Manual, as described in OAR 813-046-0015. (10) “Subgrantee” means person, entity, or party that enters into a contract, loan agreement, or grant agreement directly with OHCS to receive funds to administer EHAP. (11) “Subrecipient” means organization as defined in ORS 458.610(6) that works with, collaborates with, or enters into a direct agreement with the subgrantee to provide services under EHAP. (12) "Unstably housed" means an individual or family who is rent-burdened, defined as paying more than 30% of their gross income in rent; or is currently paying more than the Fair Market Rent, defined by HOME FMRs or is at risk of losing their housing and does not otherwise qualify as homeless or imminent risk, has been notified to vacate their current residence, or otherwise demonstrates a high risk of losing their current housing and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing. (13) "Very low income" means an annual household income that is at or less than 50% of the area median income based on HUD determined guidelines, adjusted for family size. (14) "Veteran" means a person who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was discharged under honorable conditions or is receiving a non-service-connected pension from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as further defined in ORS 408.225 and the program manual.