Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 813 - OREGON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Division 120 - HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
Section 813-120-0047 - Distribution and Expenditure of Funds

(1) The Department will follow the allocation strategies as outlined in the Consolidated Plan or its successor the program information described in OAR 813-120-0060 which may distribute funds based on a formula that takes onto account the relative housing needs of regions or other factors, distribute funds on a statewide basis, or may consider some other means of distribution.

(2) As opportunities arise, the Department may use HOME funds for the demonstration and development of new activities.

(3) The Department shall use its best efforts to make commitments for Projects under the State's HOME allocation for a fiscal year within two years after the month in which that allocation is approved by HUD. All HOME funds committed to a Project under the State's HOME allocation for a fiscal year shall be expended within five years after the month in which the HOME allocation for that fiscal year is approved by HUD.

(4) A Recipient shall begin expenditure of its HOME funds within six months of the date the HOME Agreement between the Recipient and the Department is executed. The Department may, in its sole discretion, permit extension(s) upon submission by the Recipient of documentation acceptable to the Department.