OAR 813-053-0010: Definitions

Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-053) 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) "Elderly 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, where at least one member of the household is age 58 or older. (2) "ERA" means the Elderly Rental Assistance program administered by the OHCS pursuant to this division and other applicable law. (3) "ERA requirements" means these administrative rules; all funding agreement terms and conditions; OHCS directives (including deficiency notices); the ERA Manual requirements; and applicable state, local, and federal laws and requirements. (4) "ERA services" means services as defined in OAR 813-053-0040 and the ERA Manual, which are eligible activities with ERA funding. (5) "Homeless Management Information System" or "HMIS" is defined in 24 CFR 576.2. (6) "Household income" means the total household income from all sources before taxes. Specific sources and deductions are outlined in the SHF Manual. (7) "SHF Manual" or "Program manual" means the State Houseless Funds Program Operations Manual, as described in OAR 813-053-0015. (8) “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 ERA Program. (9) “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 ERA Program. (10) "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. (11) "Very-low income household" 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.