OAR 813-051-0010: Definitions

Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-051) 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) "Eligible family household" or "Family household" means a TANF receipient with low income, an eligible dependent child or children, including a single pregnant woman in the month of her due date, living together as one economic unit. (2) "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. (3) "Homeless Management Information System" or "HMIS" is defined in 24 CFR 576.2. (4) "HSP" means the Housing Stabilization Program administered by OHCS pursuant to this division and other applicable law. (5) "HSP Manual" or "Program manual" means the Housing Stabilization Program Operations Manual, as described in OAR 813-051-0015. (6) "HSP requirements" means these administrative rules; all funding agreement terms and conditions; OHCS directives (including deficiency notices); the HSP Manual requirements; and applicable state, local, and federal laws and requirements. (7) "HSP services" means services as defined in OAR 813-051-0040 and the HSP Manual, which are eligible activities with HSP funding. (8) "Maintenance of effort" means Department of Human Services for the state of Oregon (DHS) allowable nonfederal cash and in-kind contributions used to supplement program services in an amount that equals the subgrantee agency's program allocation as defined in the program manual and approved by the department. (9) “Subgrantee” means person, entity, or party that enters into a contract, loan agreement, or grant agreement directly with OHCS to receive funds to administer the HSP Program. (10) “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 the HSP Program. (11) "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.