OAR 813-261-0000: Purpose and Objectives

(1) The purpose of OAR chapter 813, division 261 of the administrative rules, is to implement the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Oregon Eviction Diversion & Prevention (ORE-DAP) program. OHCS is designated as the state agency responsible for administering state and federal antipoverty programs in Oregon. (2) The purpose of ORE-DAP is to provide eviction prevention and housing stabilization services to households at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.