OAR 813-140-0080: Rating Criteria

In addition to evaluation of a proposed project's compliance with the requirements of OAR 813-140-0050 and taking into consideration the preferences set forth in 813-140-0060, the evaluation of a proposed project may include, but is not limited to, consideration of the following: (1) Any conditional or firm funding commitments or efforts to work with other funders to leverage all available resources; (2) The readiness of the project to proceed once financing has been committed by the Department; (3) In comparison with other proposed projects, the greatest impact on communities; (4) Demonstration of realistic financial assumptions, including the need for a loan guarantee or grant funds, and the ability to repay loans; (5) The strength of the development team as it relates to the scope of the project; (6) Community support for the project as demonstrated by funding or fee waivers, resolution of support, or participation of community groups; and (7) Appropriateness and uniqueness of the design of the project in relation to fulfilling the goals of the project and matching the context of the community.