AIM/GOAL
Central Oregonians experiencing homelessness and those most at-risk of homelessness will have increased and equitable access to housing and supports that offer opportunities for housing stability and increased individual well-being.
Stable Housing and Supports Measures
The measures in the 2020-2024 Central Oregon Regional Health Improvement Plan for the Stable Housing and Supports chapter were defined by regional subject-matter experts in Central Oregon.
Measure #1: Decrease severely rent and mortgage-burdened households.
Dec
2024
2024
Current State (2020)
The 5-year estimate from 2014-2018 of Central Oregon households that were severely rent and mortgage burdened was 15.02% (data.census.gov).Future State:
By December 2024, decrease the combined severely rent and mortgage burdened households in Central Oregon by 2 percentage points to 13% (2019-2023, 5-year estimate from data.census.gov).
Measure #2: Increase Housing Choice Voucher holders able to find and lease a unit.
Dec
2024
2024
Current State (2020)
In 2018, only 30% of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) holders were able to find and lease a housing unit (Housing Works, 2019).Future State
By December 2024, 50% of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) holders will be able to find and lease a housing unit.
Measure #3: Accurately track Central Oregonians experiencing homelessness.
Dec
2024
2024
Current State (2020)
Currently, no comprehensive system to determine an accurate number of those experiencing homelessness exists in Central Oregon.Future State
By December 2024, a comprehensive system for accurately measuring the extent of Central Oregonians experiencing homelessness will be in place and utilized.
What We're Learning About Housing
In Central Oregon, there are already dozens of innovative projects working toward these measures.
Take a look through the list below to learn more.
If you have a funding request under $5,000 that impacts a measure listed on this page, you may be eligible for funding.
Read all eligibility requirements on the Central Oregon Health Council website.
Interested in learning about potential strategies to impact these measures? Promising practices are available in our Resource Library.
Want to participate in a workgroup? This group meets every 3rd Friday from 10:30-12:00pm. Contact the project managers for this workgroup through its workgroup's page on the Central Oregon Health Council website.