OAR 813-048-0010: Definitions

All words and terms are used in OAR 813, division 48 as defined in the Act, and as provided by 813-005-0005 and herein. As used in these rules, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) “Act” means ORS 458.305 to 458.310. (2) “Applicant” means a unit of local government, a housing authority, a Nonprofit Corporation, or an applicant which is eligible pursuant to ORS 458.310(D), who contracts with another entity, including a private for-profit corporation. (3) “Low Income” means an adjusted annual household income, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1437, which does not exceed 50 percent of the median household income for the area, as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development with allowances for family size. (4) “Moderate Income” means an adjusted annual household income, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1437, which does not exceed 80 percent of the median household income for the area, as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development with allowances for family size. (5) “Multifamily Housing” means housing containing more than one living unit for Low and Moderate income families or persons, and/or disabled persons, but not providing licensed care. (6) “Nonprofit Corporation” means an organization which is established under the provisions of ORS Chapter 65, or a Housing Authority, or a Community Action Department, or a Community Development Corporation, or other nonprofit or governmental entity representing or seeking to serve the housing needs of a clearly-defined population and area. (7) “Rural Area” means an incorporated or unincorporated area with a population area of 20,000 or less. (8) “Single Family Housing” means a housing unit intended and used for occupancy by one household and the property on which it is located. This shall be real property located in the State of Oregon. Single family housing may include a single-family residence, condominium unit, a dwelling in a Planned Unit Development (PUD), or a mobile or manufactured home which has a minimum of 400 square feet of living space and minimum width in excess of 102 inches and is of a kind customarily used at a fixed location. (9) “Substandard Property” means a housing unit or units which meet the definition of dilapidated housing pursuant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Housing Assistance Program which includes, but is not limited to the following: (a) Does not provide safe and adequate shelter; and (b) Endangers the health, safety, or well-being of a family; or (c) Has one or more critical defects, or a combination of intermediate defects in sufficient number or extent to require considerable repair or rebuilding. The defects may involve original construction, or they may result from continued neglect or lack of repair, or from serious damage to the structure; or (d) A comparable local definition of substandard housing. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]