OAR 813-240-0005: Definitions

Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-240) 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) "Emergency shelter" means any appropriate facility that has the primary purpose of providing temporary for the homeless in general or for specific populations of the homeless and the use of which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements and in accordance with program requirements. (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) "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. (5) "SHAP" means the State Homeless Assistance Program administered by OHCS pursuant to this division and other applicable law. (6) "SHAP 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. (7) "SHAP services" means services as defined in OAR 813-240-0035 and the SHF Manual, which are eligible activities with SHAP funding. (8) "SHF Manual" or "Program manual" means the State Houseless Funds Operations Manual, as described in OAR 813-240-0007. (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 SHAP 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 SHAP Program.