HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-28 Housing PACKET
Ashland Housing Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda:
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June 28, 2007 5:30 Î 7:30pm
Community Development Building
51 Winburn Way
1. (5:30) Approval of Minutes (5 min)
2. (5:35) Public Forum (5 min)
items not on the agenda
3. (5:40) Reports and Updates
Subcommittee Reports
Education (RVTV Show report)
Finance (HTF development)
Land Use (condo conversion ordinance progression)
Liaison reports
Council
Parks
Schools
Planning
Tripartite
4. (6:20) 2007-2008 Goal Setting
5. (7:20) Upcoming Events and Meetings
Regular Housing Commission Meeting - Community Development Building
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July 26 2007, 5:30-7:30
Fair Housing Training
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July 18, 2007 Î Medford Council Chambers
7. (7:30) Adjournment
ASHLAND HOUSING COMMISSION
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MAY 24, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bill Street called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. at the Community Development and Engineering Services Building,
51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR. Other Commissioners present were:
Commissioners Present: SOU Liaison: Sunny Lindley, Absent
Bill Street, Chair
Richard Billin Council Liaison: Alice Hardesty, Present
Aaron Benjamin
Regina Ayars Staff Present:
Carol Voisin Brandon Goldman, Housing Specialist
Liz Peck Sue Yates, Executive Secretary
Bill Smith
Absent Members: Steve Hauck
Î The minutes of the April 26, 2007 Housing Commission meeting were approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC FORUM Î No one came forward to speak.
MULTI-FAMILY LANDS HOUSING INVENTORY
The Housing Commission requested a housing inventory within multi-family zoning districts to determine a unit count. The
work was begun by the SOU Planning Issues Class beginning in 2005 and was completed by this yearÓs class. The maps
provided show multi-family units and commercial buildings. Goldman thanked Pat Acklin and her class for doing this work.
Pat Acklin introduced her students. The students explained the work they did. They provided maps and explained their
methodology. They used the maps from the 2005 survey to identify and locate vacant parcels or parcels missing data and
checked the accuracy of the 2005 data. Most of the data was accurate. They ground checked the data. They found a lot of
apartments converted to condominiums as well as new condominium development. They thought it would be useful to have
aerial photographs for the next survey to match up what is on the ground. They made the following suggestions: 1) Regulate
the number of units reserved for rent within condominium conversions, and 2) Provide incentives for condo owners to provide
rental units, and 3) Provide incentives for apartment owners to maintain as apartments instead of converting to condos.
It was suggested that this survey be updated every five to ten years and in advance of a buildable lands inventory.
RENTAL NEEDS ANALYSIS
Steve Ferrarini, Ferrarini & Associates, Inc. presented his report and findings. The findings are outlined in his memo dated May
5, 2007 and assess the current rental market in the city, forecast future rental housing needs, recommend public policy solutions
to the cityÓs housing needs, and establish a methodology for updating the needs analysis on a regular basis in the future. The
forecast suggests the type of units needed in Ashland is studios. There should be 74 new rental units being developed in the
city annually. Two significant barriers: 1) It is much more financially attractive to build multi-family units and sell them
rather then renting them, and 2) the City does not have enough buildable land to accommodate efficient multi-family
development. There is going to be a pressure to increase rental rates.
The City of AshlandÓs rent problems break down to these three items:
1. There is a production problem. (There is a need to build rental units and the rental units are not being built.)
2. There is an affordability problem. We need affordable units that do not exist. To solve the production problem,
developers need to make more money on rent for development of rental units. However, if that happens, that can
harm the affordability problem.
3. The City does not have enough vacant land to meet the need for rental units. Most of the inventory of vacant land is
on very small parcels. A larger parcel can aid in development efficiencies (cost). Secondly, the most effective
program for building affordable housing is the tax credit program. To use the program, the projects need to be about
25 to 30 units.
Consequently, Ferrarini suggested the City needs to do the following:
1. Create strong policies and follow-up with action and leadership.
2. Allow staff to develop the expertise in affordable housing.
3. Develop programs that make development of affordable housing more financially attractive.
4. Reduce SDC and permit fees.
5. Be proactive about directing state and federal funding.
6. Be proactive about dedicating staff time to grant writing and contacting the state about funding Î whatÓs available,
acquiring funds and directing funds.
7. Increase the land supply.
8. Have current information so programs and policies can be revised accordingly.
Bill Smith said SOU is trying to identify vacant land. Smith said there is currently a waiting list for SOU housing.
Hartzell is concerned the survey is skewed because so many young people have cell phones and those are not listed number
and therefore could not be contacted to be surveyed. Ferrarini said that is a problem and if they were included in the survey the
rent burdened number would be greater.
Hardesty said the Commission has discussed the need for two and three bedroom units because that would draw in children, yet
the population trends show that studios are the units we need. Ferrarini said he talked to about six property management
companies and they indicated studios, one bedroom and three bedrooms are the most difficult for renters to find available.
Three bedroom units are not as economically viable.
The final rental needs analysis report will be coming out on May 30, 2007.
Voisin left the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
CONDOMINIUM ORDINANCE UPDATE
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The City Council reviewed the proposed ordinance on April 17. At that time, the Council instructed staff to continue the
public hearing and bring back a revised ordinance. They asked staff to remove the development agreement section as well as
addressing a goal of providing rental housing as primary and affordable housing additionally. There is a memo from Goldman
dated April 24, 2007 in the packet covering those changes. An ad hoc committee was formed consisting of: the Land Use
subcommittee of the Housing Commission (Bill Smith, Regina Ayars, Alice Hardesty and Bill Street) and two members of the
Planning Commission (Michael Dawkins and Tom Dimitre). They looked at this briefly last week in terms of the options for
conversions that would be allowed. Instead of having 75 percent ownership/25 percent affordable, staff has now come up with
a set of sliding scales (the matrix is included in packet). The Planning Commission is scheduled to review this at their June
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12, 2007 regular Planning Commission meeting. It will go before the Council on June 19, 2007.
The Housing Commission reviewed the conversion table options and asked Goldman to bump up the number of market rentals
and affordable rentals by capturing a lower cutoff point (number of units). Leave the numbers but change the percentages
required to increase the number of affordable units. Goldman wants to present just one table to the Council. The Housing
Commission endorsed the concept of the matrix and sliding scale, but asked Goldman to look at ways to increase the number of
affordable rental units. Billin noted that his concern with using Option 3 might end up reducing the overall inventory of market
rentals. Hardesty heartily endorsed the concept. Street suggested inviting a small focus group of apartment owners before it
goes before the Planning Commission or the Council to see if there are any concerns that come up for them.
REPORTS AND UPDATES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
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Education Î An RVTV show is scheduled for June 21from 6 to 7 pm on Channel 9 to discuss employee housing.
Guests will include: Carolyn Johnson, Ashland Community Hospital, Bill Smith, SOU, and Kyle Hopkins, Sky
Research.
Finance Î They looked at the Housing CommissionsÓ response to the mission statement and at priority uses for the
Housing Trust Fund.
Land Use Î They discussed the condo conversion ordinance (noted above).
Liaison Reports
Council Î Hardesty said it was suggested at a Council/Budget meeting that because the CityÓs economic
needs are so great that the proceeds from the sale of the Strawberry property might be better spent on
something other than affordable housing, however, for the time being that idea has been dropped.
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Schools Î Street said he thought the Board of Directors would be meeting the afternoon of May 25 in a
study session to discuss affordable housing.
ASHLAND HOUSING COMMISSION
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MAY 24, 2007
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Planning Î At their meeting on May 8, they discussed the Economic Opportunities Analysis data. They
talked about goals, the relationship between transportation and affordable housing, planning and public
process, sustainability and the environment and housing. They also talked about land supply and possible
expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary as a component that should be seriously considered. They
discussed mixed use, higher density, and careful consideration of condos as well as the use of public lands.
They said the Croman site and the Railroad property should be dedicated to industrial use. The City received
a grant to work on a master plan for the Croman site.
Parks Î no report
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Tripartite Î They did not meet in May. The next meeting will be June 20.
Pre-App Review Board Î no report
Goldman announced there was a Fair Housing presentation last night. It was web cast throughout the state.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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The August Housing Commission meeting was changed from the 23 of August to the 30 of August at 5:30 p.m.
Hardesty will be absent.
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May 31, 5:30 p.m. - RVCDC Groundbreaking at Siskiyou near Park Street
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June 21, 6 to 7:00 p.m. (Channel 9) Housing and Employers RVTV Show
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Next Housing Commission Meeting Î Community Development and Engineering Services Building, June 28, 2007,
5:30 Î 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Sue Yates, Executive Secretary
ASHLAND HOUSING COMMISSION
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MAY 24, 2007
Housing Commission Memo
TO: Housing Commission
Title: Housing Priorities for Council Goal Setting
Date: June 28, 2007
Submitted By: Brandon Goldman, Housing Program Specialist
The City Council will be holding their annual Goal Setting session in July of 2007. It has been
requested that various boards and commissions of the City provide their highest priority goals to
the Council for their consideration.
The designation of a goal as a Council Goal for the coming year ensures that there is Council
interest in examining any proposed actions to address the goal. The Housing Commission in
selecting its priorities should distinguish between long range goals and short term goals (one
year or less). The selection of annual goals should be expressed in a few concise statements
that represent either a change in current policy or a major work activity that will consume a
significant amount of staff time and involve the Council at the Policy Level.
This is the sole meeting for the year for the Housing Commission to discuss future goals and
still give the Council adequate time to consider them. Attached are the goals outlined in the
Affordable Housing Action Plan as well as goals identified by the Housing Commission in 2006
that are independent of the Action Plan. These previously identified goals may be helpful in
allowing the Housing Commission to build off of the work of prior efforts in this regard.
Resource Availability
In evaluation of what can be accomplished in the coming year there are two primary constraints
to consider in developing annual goals. Time and money are the two limitations that restrict
how ambitions the Commission can be in establishing Goals for a given year.
Funding Availability
In terms of direct funding availability for Commission business the Commission has an annual
budget allocation of $750 that can be applied to various uses. In years past these funds have
been used for food and beverages at Commission Study Sessions and public meetings, printing
costs, DVD production costs, and postage for mailings associated with education and outreach.
In the coming year it is also estimated that $1.2 Million dollars will be made available through
the sale of the Strawberry Lane properties to be applied to an affordable housing proposal to be
determined. Additionally, approximately $125,000 of the proceeds of the sale of the first
Strawberry lot have been applied toward the acquisition of 14,000sq.ft. of property as part of a
parks acquisition of a 1.3 acre parcel behind the Ashlander Apartments. The development of
this property with up to 5 homes should be undertaken in the coming year.
In years past the Council had budgeted specific allocations for the development of studies in
support of housing including the Rental Needs Analysis, the Housing Needs Analysis , and the
Housing Action Plan.
Time Availability.
The task of creating affordable housing on behalf of the City is primarily undertaken by the
Housing Commission and the City Housing Program Specialist. Currently the Housing
Program Specialists time is allocated with approximately:
10% being used to respond to citizen, developer, media, and affordable
housing developer inquiries
10% being used in contract development, resale restriction covenants, deed
restrictions, income verification and monitoring of affordable housing
developments.
20% in direct support of the Housing Commission and its subcommittees
including education and outreach, finance, and land use
20% in research and development of ordinances, resolutions (annexation,
zone changes) related to affordable housing
5% of his time is spent coordinating with local and regional organizations
35% of his time is dedicated to administration of the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG program administration time has
been reduced to the minimum and can not be reduced further.
The attached table of 2006 Goals considered by the Housing Commission shows that a
number of these goals, and specific Action Plan Strategies, have been completed over the last
year. Additionally the CDBG Consolidated Plan Goals are attached for consideration in
developing the 2007-2008 recommended goals to forward to the City Council.
Given the scope of goals forwarded in 2006 it is evident that not all of these goals can be
accomplished or initiated in a single year. For this reason refining the priority of goals may
better establish a realistic work plan for the coming year.
Housing Trust Fund
One priority goal is the development of a Housing Trust Fund. This undertaking has been
initiated and the Housing Finance Committee has made significant progress in recent months
toward establishing a proposed mission, list of eligible uses, defining eligible applicants, and
have begun examining both prioritization of uses of a trust fund, as well as establishing an
application process. The development of the platform will likely take a considerable amount of
Commissioner and Staff time to develop and refine a framework for the Housing Trust fund.
The City Council in 2006 noted the development of a Housing Trust fund as a Council goal and
therefore Staff would recommend that this activity be prioritized by the Housing Commission.
Legal Department and Finance Department assistance would be imperative to establish the
legal and financial frameworks for administration of the trust. and as such ultimately Council
direction will be necessary to ensure that this goal can be implemented.
Land Use Regulations
The Housing Commission has recommended a number of Land Use Code modifications to
address the preservation and development of affordable housing. Although the results of such
activities are not immediately apparent in terms of number of units developed in the short term,
Staff recognizes that such efforts have a lasting impact on the development of the community
and can be highly successful in the creation or retention of affordable housing.
Currently there remain two distinct ordinance provisions that have been considered by the
Housing Commission that have yet to be adopted.
1) The ordinance regulating the conversion of apartments into for purchase housing was a
significant effort in 2006-2007 and is currently under review by the City Council and as such is
expected to be resolved in the near term.
2) The development of regulatory controls pertaining to affordable housing required through
zone changes and annexations is an ongoing activity that should be considered in establishing
the goals for 2007-2008. Staff anticipates the review and approval of the Annexation ordinance
modifications will continue well into 2007-2008 and constitutes a high priority for the coming
year.
In 2005-2006 the Housing Commission discussed an ordinance amendment the multifamily
zoning districts that would have restricted the development of for-purchase housing in these
zones. This activity is in direct response to goal 3B of the Affordable Housing Action Plan. This
undertaking essentially stalled due to the passage of Measure 37 and the implications
associated with restricting permitted uses and the potential for claims against the City were it
determined that such regulation diminished a properties value. In recent discussions regarding
the Condominium ordinance the question of whether the City can limit the development of for
purchase housing in multifamily zones for new construction has again been raised. It may be of
value in 2007-2008, upon completion of the annexation ordinance amendment process, to
again examine this prior goal.
Housing Development
2007-2008 will be another busy year in terms of affordable housing development within the City
of Ashland. RVCDC will begin their six unit development on Siskiyou and Park St. and they are
actively looking for their next project site, ACCESS Inc will proceed with their application for
funds to develop 10 affordable studios on Lithia Way. Ashland Community Land Trust and
Habitat for Humanity will complete the two units they have started on Garfield, and will begin
two more on Bridge Street. As noted previously the portion of Parks property recently acquired
is available for workforce housing development and as such the City will need to identify a
community development partner to undertake that project. Lastly the availability of Strawberry
Lane proceeds necessitates an ongoing effort to identify, acquire, and develop property to meet
our Housing Goals.
HOUSING COMMISSION 2006 GOALS
Housing Commission 06' Goals (Items not identified
Housing Action Plan Goals
in the Action Plan)
Goal 1-Funding Land Acquisition
A. Facilitate the Process of applying for funds by Non-Profits
(ongoing)
Vacant / Developable
B. Form Housing Trust Fund \[underway, mission, eligble uses,
applicants and priorities under consideration\]
Existing -Developed (including Vulnerable Properties)
C. Develop long term Funding Sources
Vulnerable Properties
D. Convene Employers group to develop employer assistance
Ordinance Development to protect vulnerable properties \[condo-
approaches
conversion ordinance, tenant rights, under consideration\]
Goal 2 -Reduce Development and Operating Costs
- Manufactured Dwelling Parks, Condo Conversions, HUD properties
A1. SDC Deferral \[complete 2006\]
Land Use
A2. Limit SDC waiver total
Modify Big Box Ordinance to promote affordable Housing
B1. Reduce Planning, Utility fees \[comm-dev and engineering
fees waived -res. 2006-13\]
Establish Higher Density Multifamily zoning type
B2. Determine annual limit of fees waived
Increase Density Bonus for Affordable Housing
Goal 3 -Land Use
Conditionally allow ARUs in MFR zones or as permitted in SFR
A1.Identify Land for rezoning
Reduce Parking Requirements for affordable housing near transit
A2. Identify target (city owned) site for vertical housing \[identified -
Program Development and Review
downtown parking lots\]
A3. Feasibility of UGB amendment
Review Rental Assistance Program
B. Restrict Single Family in Multifamily zones \[condo-converion
only partially addresses this goal\]
Review Down Payment Program
Improve monitoring of units regulated under the Ashland Affordable
C.1 ARUs as permitted use in Single Family zones
Housing Program
Document lessons from Lithia lot RFP, evaluation, and negotiation \[
C.2 Reduce maximum lot size coverage requirements.
Lithia proposal ongoing\]
D.Allow or Require a percentage of small lots in new subdivisions.
Planning Review Process
Current Projects \[requested of Council 2006 - permitted to review
Goal 4 -Preserve and Create Affordable Housing
pre-applications\]
(long range) Code review and amendments \[condo-conversions,
A. Work with non-profits \[ongoing\]
annexation ordinance changes in review process\]
B. Require long term affordability for fee waivers (IE 30 years) -
Inventories and Research
\[complete - res 2006-13\]
Goal 5 -Develop organizational Capacity
Buildable Lands Inventory \[completed 2007\]
A Create Housing Coordinator Position \[complete\]
Multifamily unit counts \[completed 2007\]
Goal 6 Build Understanding and Support
Rental Needs Assessment \[completed 2007\]
A. Public information program (Education ongoing)
Education and Outreach
Employer Assisted Housing Workshop \[completed 12-2005\]
Tax Credit Workshop (or other topic) \[conducted in Medford 2006\]
Development of Presentation and informational materials, brochures,
The wording bracketed in \[BOLD TEXT\] has been added
powerpoints, visuals) \[ongoing\]
for review at the June 28th, 2007 Housing Commission
Present to various groups, boards and commissions, Realtors,
Meeting. It is not anticipated that all goals can be
landlords, fraternal orgs, chamber etc)
addressed in any given year, but rather the goals were
Establish liasons to regional housing groups including Medford
identified as either long or short term by the C0mmission in
Housing Commission, JCHousing Coalition, SO Housing Resource
the past.
Center
Housing Commission Priorities
12-19-05
The following Priorities were identified by the Housing Commission Subcommittees in an effort to rank which
goals were seen as the highest priorities in the short term. Although typically the goals are established by the
Affordable Housing Action Plan, the full commission and subcommittees also added specific goals they deemed
necessary to support affordable housing preservation or creation
Land Use Subcommittee
In evaluating the various land use related goals the Land Use Subcommittee separated the goals into low and
high priority, and long and short term designations. In some cases the subcommittee identified a ÐMediumÑ
PriorityÑ.
The High Priority Short Term goals were further ranked by each member and averaged to the following ranking.
High Priority Short Term
1) Land Acquisition
1) Restrict Single Family in Multifamily Zones
3) Rental Needs Assessment
4) Ordinance or Resolution Development to protect vulnerable (existing) affordable housing developments
5) Recommend ways to improve regulation and monitoring of affordable units in program
6) Document Lessons learned from Lithia Parking Lot RFP and Proposal evaluations.
7) Unit Acquisition Î Existing Properties
High Priority Long Term
Identify land for rezoning
Feasibility of a UGB amendment
Allow or require a percentage of small lots in new subdivisions
Medium Priority Long term
Modify the big box ordinance to promote affordable housing
Establish a higher density multifamily zoning type. (Increased Densities)
Low Priority Short Term
Increase Density Bonus Opportunities for affordable housing development
Low Priority Long Term
Reduce maximum lot size coverage
ARUÓs as a permitted use in single family zones
Conditionally allow ARUs on small lots in multifamily zones
Reduce Parking requirements for affordable housing projects located within a designated transit corridor.
Lastly the goal : Identify target (City owned) site for vertical housing was seen as fitting in none of the above
categories as ÐidentificationÑ is essentially complete, but it should remain a visible goal to promote the potential
development of such properties with affordable housing
Finance Subcommittee
In evaluating the finance related Action Plan Goals the Finance Subcommittee categorized the items into the
following areas:
High Priority Short Term
Modification of the SDC Deferral Program
Inclusion of Engineering and Community Development Fees in waiver
Limitation of annual SDC deferral amount
Evaluate Section 108 Program to derive funding for an affordable housing project
High Priority Long Term
Establish a Housing Trust Fund
Establish long term funding stream
Low Priority Short Term
Planning and Utility Fees annual limitation on waivers
Low Priority Long Term
None
Education Committee
Specific Action Plan Goal (6a) relating to Education is an ongoing endeavor, or are specifically in support of other
goals (ie Land Use or Finance related). However the Education Committee did identify some campaign
strategies that would be employed to address the public education goal:
Ongoing
Campaign: Letters to the editor
Articles
Development of a presentation (power-point) and informative materials.
Development of visuals on affordable housing
Speaking engagements and presentations
-Chamber of Commerce
- Realtor groups
- Rental Owner associations
- Fraternal Organizations
- etc.
Public Television (city talk or a show on ÐWorkforce housing works for AshlandÑ)
Establish an exchange liaisons with Medford Housing Commission and other regional housing groups - Southern
Oregon Housing Resource Center, Jackson County Housing Coalition.
2005-2009 CDBG Consolidated Plan Goals
Housing Goals
Goal 1: To increase the supply of affordable rental housing for extremely low-, low- and moderate-income
families. Where possible, give funding priority to those projects that will provide benefits to residents with the
lowest incomes.
1.1 Encourage the acquisition and construction of affordable rental housing (B).
1.2 Support the acquisition and development of affordable rental housing units through a sustainable
program, which retains the units as affordable in perpetuity, such as a land trust (A*).
1.3 Support providers of public housing (C).
* The provision of rental housing best serves the community when such units are secured as affordable in
perpetuity or for very long periods (60 years). For this reason the City will prioritize CDBG funds to those projects
that retain affordability for the longest period. Support of the Land Trust model, and of Housing Authority projects,
encourages long term affordability and thus maximizes the value of public subsidies.
Goal 2: To increase the homeownership opportunities for extremely low-, low- and moderate-income households.
Where possible, give funding priority to those projects that will provide benefits to residents with the lowest
incomes.
2.1 Encourage the acquisition and construction of affordable housing by private developers (B).
2.2 Support acquisition and development of affordable ownership housing units through a sustainable
program, which retains the units as affordable in perpetuity, such as a land trust (A*).
2.3 Support home ownership through down payment and home ownership assistance (B).
The provision of ownership housing best serves the community when such units are secured as
affordable in perpetuity or for very long periods (60 years). For this reason the City will prioritize CDBG
funds to those projects that retain affordability for the longest period. Support of the Land Trust model
encourages long term affordability and thus maximizes the value of public subsidies. Although the equity
limitations effectively reduce the wealth creation opportunities for owners, the units remain available to
subsequent generations of occupants.
Given the high cost of housing in Ashland considerable subsidy would be necessary to provide ownership
opportunities to households earning leass than 30%AMI. In order to utilize funds most efficiently to
provide for the greatest number of households the City anticipates the majority of new affordable
ownership units will be targeted to households earning between 60% and 80%AMI. This is reflected in
TABLE 2A on page 78.
Goal 3: To maintain the existing affordable housing supply. Where possible, give funding priority to those projects
that will provide benefits to residents with the lowest incomes. Also, give funding priority to those programs which
retain the units as affordable in perpetuity, or recapture the rehabilitation costs for further use in Ashland.
3.1 Retain existing affordable housing, rental and ownership, by supporting rehabilitation programs,
which recapture the rehabilitation costs for further use in Ashland (B).
3.2 Retain existing affordable housing, rental and ownership, by supporting rehabilitation programs using
a sustainable program, which retains the units as affordable in perpetuity (B).
AshlandÓs overall housing stock is in good condition. The oldest units, typically needing the greatest repair, are
within highly desirable neighborhoods and have high market values. For this reason such units have been
rehabilitated in large part without public subsidy.
Performance Outcome for Housing Goals (1-3):
Lower-income households are able to obtain or remain in decent, affordable housing.
Performance Measures for Housing Goals (1-3):
Number of lower-income households with improved housing.
Number of new for-purchase housing units affordable to, and occupied by, lower-income households.
Number of new rental housing units affordable to, and occupied by, lower-income households.
Number of low-income homebuyers that have purchased a home following homebuyer assistance
classes including number of minority and female heads of households.
Number of existing housing units that have been retained as affordable through deed restrictions
recorded on the property.
Number of housing units and occupied by lower-income households that have been rehabilitated
Homeless Goals
Goal 4: Support services for homelessness prevention and transition. Where possible, give funding priority to
services that are part of a comprehensive approach that improves the living conditions of clients. Safety net
services, or services that meet basic needs shall only be funded with CDBG dollars if it can be demonstrated that
clients receiving those benefits are part of a program that will eventually help them obtain self-sufficiency.
4.1 Provide assistance to non-profit organizations that assist the homeless and those at risk of
homelessness, provide transition assistance to the homeless, and help prevent homelessness (A).
1.2 Strengthen the capacity of the Jackson County Continuum of Care to plan activities reducing
homelessness in the community. (B)
1.3 Support activities that expand service-enriched housing for the homeless and other special needs
populations, including increased shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing resources
(B).
Goal 5: Encourage the development of emergency and transitional housing for homeless families with children
and/or individuals.
5.1 Coordinate with local providers of homeless services to determine the number and type of units
needed in Ashland. Work with service providers to define homeless housing project plans and
financial needs (B).
Performance Outcome for homeless goals (4&5):
Improved conditions and assistance for homeless individuals and families to enable them to be self
sufficient.
Performance Measures for homeless goals (4&5):
Number of homeless, or households at risk of homelessness, that have received services designed to
improve health, safety, and counseling.
Number of homeless families or individuals that have been stabilized through emergency or transitional
housing
Number of homeless, or households at risk of homelessness, that have obtained permanent housing
Increased capacity of the Jackson County Continuum of Care homeless task force to address
homelessness on a regional level.
Special Populations
Goal 6: To support housing and supportive services for people with special needs. People with special
needs include the elderly, the frail elderly, persons with developmental disabilities, persons with physical
disabilities, persons with severe mental illness, persons with alcohol or other drug dependencies and persons with
HIV/AID or related illnesses.
6.1 Encourage development of transitional and supportive housing for extremely low- and low-income
special needs populations (B).
6.2 Provide assistance to non-profit organizations that provide support services for extremely low- and
low-income special needs populations (B).
Performance Outcome for special needs Population goal (6):
Improved conditions and assistance for special needs population to enable them to be self sustaining.
Performance Measures for Special population goals:
Number of individuals with special needs that have received services designed to improve health, safety,
general welfare, and self reliance.
Number of group homes or other supportive housing developed for the elderly, individuals with special
needs.
Community Development Goals
Goal 7: To provide safe and convenient access to alternative transportation routes in extremely low-, low- and
moderate-income neighborhoods.
7.1 Replace hazardous sidewalks in extremely low-, low- and moderate-income neighborhoods (C).
7.2 Construct new sidewalks on existing streets in extremely low-, low- and moderate-income
neighborhoods (B).
7.3 Install wheel-chair ramps in existing sidewalks (B).
Goal 8: To make city facilities easier and safer to use for people with disabilities.
8.1 Make accessibility improvements to city-owned facilities (B).
Performance Outcome for Community Development goals (6):
Low income neighborhoods that have improved pedestrian and wheelchair access and city facilities that
are easier and safer to use for people with disabilities
Performance Measures for Community Development goals (7&8):
Linear feet of sidewalk completed in qualified low-income Census Block Groups
Number of households benefiting from new or enhanced city sidewalks.
Number of wheelchair ramps installed in existing sidewalks
Number of individuals with physical or developmental disabilities provided access to new or repaired
public facilities
Fair Housing
Goal 9: To affirmatively further fair housing.
9.1 Establish a local means for citizens to get specific information about fair housing, and report fair
housing violations. Review current fair housing violation process, improve as needed. (B)
9.2 Develop and provide brochures and advertisements on how to file fair housing complaints (B).
9.3 Continue to support the activities of the Fair Housing Council of Oregon (B).
Performance Outcome for Fair Housing goals (6):
Improved public access to information about housing discrimination and fair housing rights and
responsibilities
Performance Measures for Community Development goals (7&8):
Number of existing or potential multifamily property owners provided with landlord responsibility materials
relating to the Fair Housing Act.
Number of educational opportunities provided to the Citizenry including seminars, television broadcasts
and informational items within City publications sent as direct mail to all households in Ashland.
Number of individuals assisted in reporting fair housing violations.
Lead Based Paint
Goal 10: Assure activities assisted by the City are conducted in compliance with state and federal laws that
apply to lead-based paint hazards, and the information distributed about lead-based paint is in compliance with
current state and federal laws.
10.1 Review practices used to evaluate and abate lead-based paint hazards in housing projects assisted
with CDBG funds through the City (A).
10.2 Keep updated on state and federal laws that relate to lead-based paint (A).
Performance Measures for Lead Based Paint goal (10):
Number of households assisted whose properties have had Lead Based Paint
abated.
Anti-Poverty
Goal 11: To reduce the number of people living in poverty in the City of Ashland.
Goal 12: Promote and support activities in the community that improve or provide access to economic
opportunities for extremely low- and low-income residents of Ashland.
12.1 Support organizations that provide job training and access to employment for extremely low- and
low-income persons, homeless persons and persons with special needs (B).
12.2 Support programs that assist individuals living at or below the poverty level in building financial
assets. (B)
12.3 Support affordable and flexible childcare services for extremely low-, low- and moderate-income
Ashland residents.(C)
(Performance Outcomes and Measures Addressed under Housing Goals and Homeless Goals).
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Goal 13: Remain aware of the barriers to affordable housing in Ashland, and where it is within the CityÓs
ability, take steps to overcome such barriers.
13.1 Consider the potential impacts on housing affordability prior to enacting changes to requirements
for residential development in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (A).
13.2 Continue to reduce barriers to affordability forwarding Ashland Land Use Ordinance amendments
to the City Council for consideration that promote the development or retention of affordable and
workforce housing. (A)
Performance Outcome for Barriers to Affordable Housing Goal(13):
Creation of affordable housing units through incentives and regulatory requirements within the Ashland
Land Use Ordinance
Performance Measures for Barriers to Affordable Housing Goal(13):
New city procedures and policies to streamline the development process for affordable housing.
New ordinances or ordinance amendments to encourage the creation of affordable housing through
density bonus provisions
Adoption of resolutions or ordinance amendments that require units to be affordable based on a range of
income levels.
Institutional Structure and Coordination
Goal 14: To provide institutional structure and intergovernmental cooperation.
14.1 Continue to provide staff support to the City of Ashland Housing Commission (A).
14.2 Continue to work with the City of Medford, Jackson County and other jurisdictions to work on
Housing affordability, Fair Housing, and homelessness on a regional, as well as local, basis. (A)
14.3 Continue participation in the Jackson County Continuum of Care Consortium and the Jackson
County Housing Coallition.(A)
Performance Measures for Institutional Coordination Goal(14):
Intergovernmental agreement(s) to work with City of Medford, Jackson County and other jurisdictions to
work on Housing affordability in a coordinated manner.
Continuance of the Ashland Housing Commission and the Jackson County Housing Coalition.
Coordinated regional approach to address low-income housing and service needs on a regional basis
Housing
Tips and Trends
Tips and Trends
From the Fair Housing Council of Oregon
Your Source for Fair Housing
News & Information
Fair Housing and Advertising
.
Early Summer / 20077
Fair Housing laws prohibit marketing pictures that there is no intent to exclude
housing providers (agents and show only white adults those with a disability.
brokers, owners / sellers, lend-with no visible disability Use caution with phrases such
ers, landlords and may be perceived as illegal as Ñchoice
FREE
property managers, etc.) and discrimination (despite location,Ò Ñexecutive home,Ò
TRAINING
the media from stating, whether or not that was Ñexclusive
OFFERED!
printing, or publishing any the intent) as if the words, community,Ò etc. If phrases
preference, limitation or Ñable -bodied white adults such as these are used (or
discrimination based on a onlyÒ were used. perceived to be used) as code
protected class. Federal and words to hide the intent to
Focus your words on the
Learn about your
state protected classes discriminate based on
property, not who lives
FAIR HOUSING rights
include: race, color, national protected class, there could be
there or whom you (or the
and responsibilities:
origin, religion, gender, familial a fair housing issue.
seller, or the neighborsÈ)
E-mail: information@fhco.org
SEE BACK
status, disability, marital Suggestions
think should live there.
PAGE FOR
status, and source of income.
Use the fair
Words that describe the
Local jurisdictions often add
housing logo available at
dwelling are permissible
DETAILS
CLICK
additional protected classes
the HUD website.
unless it conveys actual
us by the means most convenient to you
such as gender identify, sexual
If the unit is accessible or
restrictions as to who can
More Tips &
orientation, and age.
live there. For example, has other features of
Trends Inside
Ñbachelor apartmentÒ is benefit to those with any
Advertising Dos & DonÔts:
fine, so long as you donÔt number of disabilities,
Direct discrimination such
limit access only to non-promote those amenities.
Housing News
2
as Ñno childrenÒ or
married males. Similarly, *There are only two types of
ÑChristians onlyÒ should be
ÑviewÒ and Ñwithin walking senior housing (55+ and 62+)
HousingConnections.org
2
strictly avoided.
distanceÒ and Ñwalk-in-legally allowed to exclude fami-
If you use images and closetÒ are all fine. lies with children. The law is
Television program
pictures in your advertising, very clear and specific about
When advertising a desig-
2
about conversion to
be careful that they depict this exception, including quali-
nated senior community*,
non-smoking housing
the communityÔs breadth of fying ratio.
the words independent
diversity in ability, gender,
and active should not be
Discrimination in Oregon
3
race, etc. In other words,
used unless it is clear
and SW Washington
Inclusive Rental
Call: 503-223-8197 Toll Free: 1-800-424-324 (TTY)
3
Working With Clients Who Speak Limited English
Practices and
Affirmative Marketing
According to 2005 statistics, 10% of OregonÔs practice to ensure your clients understand their
CALL
population is Ñforeign bornÒ and 25% of them lease requirements and your expectations.
Accessible Housing
3
self-identify as not speaking English well. Thir-HUDÔs Four Factor Analysis:
e format or a different language, please contact
teen percent indicate they do not speak Eng-
Smoke-Free Housing
4
1. 1000 or more individuals in a language
lish at all. Many landlords contact the FHCO to
group = translate vital documents
Ready to Rent
find out what their responsibilities are when it 4
2. More than 5% of your clients (and more
comes to working with clients who speak little
than 50 individuals ) in a language group =
Environmental Hazards
4
or no English. (We usually refer to this popula-
translate vital documents
tion as LEP clients...short for Ñlimited English
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3. More than 5% of your clients (but , less than
proficiency Ñclients.) Unless the housing you
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50 individuals ) in a language group = have
own or manage is subsidized with federal fund-
a written notice in the language that inter-
Questions about
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ing, you currently do not have a requirement to
pretation services can be made available.
Service Animals
provider translation (written) or interpretation
4. Less than 5% of clients and less than
(spoken) services for your LEP clients. How-
History of
6
1,000 individuals in a language group = no
Fair Housing Council Of Oregon 1020 SW Taylor St., Suite 700 Portland, OR 97205-2512
Discrimination in Oregon
ever, HUD has recently published a four factor
need for written translation of materials.
analysis, which applies to federally funded
More information on serving the LEP popu-
Recent Litigation,
7
housing. This analysis is a good business tool
Settlements and
lation is available at www.LEP.Gov.
If you need this document in an alternat
WRITE
Complaints
to apply to your private market management
Reasonable
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market?
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If so, you should know about
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Serving Oregon
Inclusive Rental Practices and Affirmative Marketing
& SW Washington
Fair housing laws are intended to demonstrates that you desire to In addition to advertising to
create a climate in which individu-increase the diversity of your client affirmatively expand your pool
als, who are otherwise qualified pool and are actively seeking out of potential clients, having
for a housing transaction, can those folks who may be least likely rules, policies and rental prac-
obtain the housing of their choice. to find out about your services tices that are inclusive is also
Sometimes, the manner or loca-through the ordinary means. an important element of fair
tion in which a landlord or other housing. For example, rules
housing provider places advertis-Affirmative marketing may include that are targeted specifically to
ing or offers services or housing advertising rentals in ethnic or children (e.g. kids canÔt be out-
Did you know?
may seem to exclude some neighborhood newspapers as well side the apartment after dark)
We have
groups. For example, suggesting as in the mainstream classified have been determined to be
translated our core
that housing may not be safe for ads. It might also include translat-discriminatory. Also, a rule that
small children would be seen as ing your rental flyers and distribut-stated one could not use spe-
informational
deterring families with children ing them in ethnic grocery stores or cific ingredients in cooking (we
handouts into seven
from renting. Similarly, you might posting rental housing notices at have seen some that do not
different languages.
be perceived as discriminating community organizations serving allow residents to cook with
against people from other coun-individuals with disabilities or fami-curry, or certain other spices)
tries if you advertised that only lies. may have a discriminatory im-
people who speak English were pact on some ethnic groups
encouraged to apply to rent your If your rental units have some ac-more so than others. When
available housing . (The fair hous-cessible features, include that infor-crafting rental policies, rules,
ing laws protect everyone, regard-mation in your advertising. Some screening criteria, etc., it is
less of their citizenship or immi-people with disabilities may not important to remember that
gration status. ) need housing that is fully wheel-anything you state which ap-
chair accessible, they may need pears to discourage someone
Did you know?
Affirmative marketing is a term something with limited stairs, or based upon the bases pro-
used to mean that you are proac-lots of natural light, or a place tected by the fair housing laws, You can view
tively seeking out people from all where they can garden for thera-could potentially result in a fair
educational videos
races and ethnic backgrounds, peutic reasons, or many, many housing complaint against you.
on our website in
families as well as singles, and other options. Accessibility isnÔt a Landlord trade associations
Spanish, Russian,
people with disabilities as well as one-size fits all term. The features frequently sell forms which have
Arabic, and
those without disabilities to make that make your housing units already been reviewed to help
English.
them aware of your available unique may be exactly the features you avoid discriminatory lan-
housing. In short, affirmatively that someone has been looking for guage.
marketing your rentals or services to fit their disability-related needs.
Discrimination Complaints In Oregon & SW
Washington
Did you know?
The Fair Housing Council of Ore-impose rules aimed specially at fall on the housing consumer.
We even offer to
gon received over 3,000 Fair children. Providers have the right to
translate materials
housing inquiries in 2006; verification of the need, and to
into Braille and
Over 30% of the complaints FHCO
nearly 400 were determined to assure that any changes are
provide sign
receives deal with
be bona fide allegations of ille-made to code, with any
language or other
disability. This is a broad and
gal housing discrimination. The needed permits, and in a
assistance for
complex area of the law that is
National Fair Housing Alliance professional fashion.
confusing to many. You should attendees of fair
estimates that less than 1% of
know that housing consumers You should also know that housing classes,
all violations are reported. In
with a mental or physical disabil-assistance / therapy /
as needed.
Oregon, 1 in 10 believe their
ity have the right to request a companion animals who
Fair housing rights have been
Ñreasonable accommodationÒ (a assist those with disabilities
violated.
change to rules, policies, or pro-should never be considered
Approximately 25% of the com-cedures) or Ñreasonable modifica-pets. While consumers are
plaints received in Oregon and tionÒ (physical change to the responsible for the care of
SW Washington involve families housing structure) in order to fully their animals, as well as any
with children. It is illegal for access, use, and enjoy their hous-damage that may occur,
housing providers to discrimi-ing. There are few instances in housing providers may never
nate against households with a which a housing provider can charge a pet fee or decline a
child under 18 (including an legally refuse a reasonable re-disability-assistance animal on
expecting parent); nor can they quest. In the private market, the the basis of a Óno petsÔ policy.
steer families to certain units or costs for such changes typically
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ÓClose EnoughÔ may Result in a Fair
Accessibility:
GOT QUESTIONS?
Housing Lawsuit
WEÓVE GOT ANSWERS!
Design & Construction Standards
Ó Anyone with a multi-family housing site (four
or more units) first occupied after March
Design and construction nents can be found at
VISIT
1991 should read this article. You may be in
(D&C) accessibility stan-FHCO.org/accessw.htm.
www.FHCO.org
jeopardy of being named in a fair housing
dards for multi-family hous-
complaint.
Today!
Further information can be
ing built after March 13,
No one should know better than architects,
gleaned from
1991 are set forth by the
planners, and builders how essential accu-
FairHousingFirst.org.
federal Fair Housing Act.*
rate measurements are to a safe, attractive,
and successful building project. Nowhere is
Everyone involved in the
this more true than in following fair housing
There are seven essential
design and construction (D&C) standards.
design and construction of
components including:
a multifamily properties
Do the running slopes on your prop-
accessible entrances on an
Ðdesigners, architects, ertyÔs access routes fall outside of the
accessible route
1:12 - 1:20 range?
builders, construction com-
accessible public and com-
panies, etc.Ðis liable for full
Are access routes at least 36Ò wide?
mon use areas
compliance.
Do you have steps, high thresholds, or
Ready to Rent
usable doors
knobs (vs. lever-style handles) on front
If you would like more infor-
entrances of units and
accessible routes into and
Do you or someone
mation about D&C require-
common areas?
through units
you know have rental
ments, or
Have you placed outlets and other con-
accessible environmental
properties in the
assistance in performing a
controls trols at least 15Ò above the floor?
Portland-Vancouver
self-audit, please
Have you allowed a 30x48Ò clear space
reinforcement for grab bars
market?
contact us at
in front of bathroom sinks?
usable kitchens and bath-
1-800-424-3247.
If so, you should know
rooms
about the regionÔs
We recommend that you refer to the HUD
Fair Housing Design Act Manual at
A discussion of each of *Multi-story townhouses are
renter education pro-
exempted.
www.HUD.gov.
these seven D&C compo-
gram called Ready to
Rent.
Compare the standards in the manual with
the specs at your site. You can also contact
The program is
us for resources to determine minimum stan-
designed to assist
dards to successfully retrofit existing inven-
applicants in
tory and to avoid problems in the future!
Environmental Hazards:
addressing past
issues and creating
Lead HazardsÐDo you know tacks. While itÔs impractical to lack of smoking policies.
a realistic housing
that dwellings built before 1978 eliminate all mold; you can con-
You should know that
plan and household
are likely to be contaminated trol indoor growth and moisture.
being a smoker is not a pro-
budget.
with lead-based paint. Once If you buy or rent property in
tected class under fair housing
consumed, ingested, or inhaled, Washington you are required to
High standards are
laws, so smoke-free housing
lead is never eliminated from be given a disclosure notice. Get
set for graduation;
policies are legal. In fact, Ore-
the body. If you rent or buy a answers to your questions; call
for those that do,
gon and Washington State laws
pre-1978 home, you are re-the Washington State Dept. of
there are financial
already require commons areas
quired by federal law to receive Health at 888/586-9427.
incentives for
in housing complexes to be
a lead disclosure notice and
landlords who accept
Smoke-free HousingÐDid you smoke-free. For more informa-
free booklet. Learn to live ÓLead
Ready to Rent
know that smoke-free housing is tion and answers to your ques-
SafeÔ and get answers to your
graduates.
a growing trend? A 2006 study tions, contact the American
questions; call the Oregon State
conducted by Campbell DeLong Lung Association at 503-924-
Lead Line at 503/988-4000.
For more information:
Resources, Inc. found that 80% 4094 , Jayme Rabenberg at
Clackamas County
Mold HazardsÐDid you know of renters in the Portland-FHCO (503-453-0926), Mult-
503/650-5647
that mold can be toxic? Molds Vancouver market do not allow nomah County Health Dept.
Clark County
produce allergens, smoking in their homes. 75% (503-988-4163), Clark County
360/906-9117
Multnomah County
irritants, and in some cases, prefer housing where smoking is (360-397-8000 x7378) or find
503/802-8494
potentially toxic substances. forbidden and 42% avoid hous-more information at smoke-
Washington County
Symptoms may range from mild ing where others smoke; com-freeoregon/housing.com.
503/640-3263
irritation to severe asthma at-pared to only 11% who look for a
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History of Discrimination in Oregon
In any attempt to educate our-on the railroads. When statehood seekers from purchasing in certain
selves about civil rights in hous-was declared in 1859, OregonÔs areas.
ingÐfair housingÐit is important constitution prohibited anyone of
African-Americans were deterred
that we remind ourselves of the Chinese ancestry from owning land
from living in Oregon by racial exclu-
pain suffered by those who were or holding a mining claim. In 1882,
sion laws passed between 1849-
denied those rights. Courageous the Chinese Exclusion Act banned
1854 stating that it was Ñunlawful
people faced the forces of preju-Chinese immigration to the U.S.
for any Negro or mulatto to come in
It Is Illegal...
dice, persevered and built an im-Restrictive covenants in deeds for
or resideÒ in Oregon. Although
portant place in OregonÔs history. residential property were common-
slavery was banned, OregonÔs first
...for housing
place and resident Chinese-
Native Americans have lived in the constitution passed in 1857 denied
Americans were excluded from liv-
providers (owners,
Pacific NW for ten thousand years. African-Americans the opportunity
ing in certain neighborhoods.
sellers, landlords, lend-
Estimates of the population before to live here.
ers, or those working
European settlement in the 1800s The immigration of Japanese people
for them) to:
This shameful legacy of race hatred
may have been over 120,000. to Oregon increased with the pas-
and separation continued into the
Disease, war, and forcible dis-sage of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Refuse to rent, sell,
twentieth century. OregonÔs first
placement had a severe impact on Early in the twentieth century, Japa-
or finance
Fair housing law, passed in 1959,
Native American communities, nese immigrants settled into Port-
Refuse to give infor-
began an era of civil rights protec-
reducing the population to approxi-land to work in the traditional ser-
mation about avail-
tions for minorities. The federal
mately 5,000 by 1900. Forced to vice industries. Many also farmed
able housing
Fair Housing Act of 1968 provided
live on reservations by the U.S. east Multnomah County and the
even stronger protections. Racist
Discourage applica-
government, most native people Hood River Valley. Competition with
restrictions in covenants remain but
tion or bidding
were systematically denied the European-American farmers pro-
enforcement of them or any other
basic freedom of a choice about vided the impetus for bills in the
Lie about availability
discriminatory act is illegal. Civil
where to live. Oregon Legislature in 1917, 1919,
Apply different rules,
rights protections in housing are
1921, and 1923 prohibiting Japa-
privileges, stan-
Chinese immigrants moved to the still evolving and much work re-
nese land ownership. Japanese-
dards, or qualifica-
Oregon Territory to work in mining mains to be done!
Americans also faced racist restric-
tions
communities, fish canneries and
tive covenants that excluded home
Steer to certain
housing
Commonly Asked Questions about Service Animals
Make discriminatory
statements (written
in Housing
or oral)
Harass, intimidate,
One issue many with disabili-What is a Service Animal?
disability, and essential to fully
threaten, or coerce
ties face is requesting a rea-Service animals provide
access and enjoy their home.
sonable accommodation assistance to an individual with
Refuse to let one
Verification may come in the
(change to a rule or policy) for functions or tasks that the indi-
with a disability
form of a letter from a doctor,
a service animal. vidual with a disability cannot
make necessary
therapist, counselor, social
perform for him or herself. You
modifications / ac-
worker, etc. Contact us at the
For fair housing purposes, the should know that there is no
commodations
Fair Housing Council for assis-
terms Ñassistance animal,Ò formal certification or training
tance in preparing a request for
Ñtherapy animal,Ò Ñservice ani-requirement for an assistance
...when such action is
accommodation.
mal,Ò and Ñcompanion animalÒ animal.
based on oneÔs
are interchangeable.
protected class.
You should also know that
What a Service Animal isnÔt
strong privacy rights surround
Examples of Service Animals: A service animal is not a pet
Protected classes
disability under fair housing law.
and should never be treated as
Seeing-Eye or Hearing Dog
include: race, color,
one. That means, if there is a
There is a limit to what a hous-
An animal used to pull wheel-
national origin, relig-
chairs or carry and pick up things
Ñno petsÒ policy, a service ani-
ing provider is allowed to ask
ion, gender, familial
for persons with mobility impair-
mal should likely be accommo-
about someoneÔs disability. If
status, disability,
ments.
dated. If pets are allowed sub-
you have questions, please call
An animal used to assist persons
marital status, source
ject to a fee and / or deposit,
with mobility impairments to bal-
us at 503-223-8197 or 800-
of income, etc.
such costs may not be applied
ance
424-3247 (TTY)
to assistance animals.
Seizure Animals which alert per-
If you questions about
sons to an on-coming seizure
For info. on service animals in busi-
fair housing,
An animal that provides emotional
nesses visit:
Those requesting an accommo-
contact us at
support for those with depression
dation may need to verify that it
800-424-3247.
or other emotional disorders
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/qasrvc.htm
is necessary, related to their
Housing Tips and Trends from the Fair Housing Council of Oregon
Page 7
Recent Litigation, Settlements & Complaints
Against Architects, Developers, Insurance Companies, and Landlords
Did You Know
The Fair Housing Council of in Shelby County make acces-gon, the Fair Housing Center
Oregon and a client with a sibility improvements to their of Washington, and several
disability have recently individual homes. The fund adult care home operators.
Individuals who
settled a reasonable accom-will be administered by the A federal class action lawsuit
modation case in Milton-Memphis Center for Inde-alleged that Western World
are in recovery
Freewater. pendent Living. See the full Insurance Co. cancelled insur-
from alcohol
A manufactured home park article at ance policies of adult care
abuse and / or
resident who was blind, re-fairhousing.com/advocate. home providers whose clients
illegal drug abuse
quested that her landlord were people with mental dis-
are considered to
allow her to install a lock on The Fair Housing Council of abilities. A fund has been
have a disability
her gate to prevent other resi-Oregon and two clients re-established for providers who
under fair housing
dents from using her back-cently settled a Race/Color were part of the class of im-
laws.
yard as a shortcut through discrimination suit against a pacted individuals but may
the park. Because of her Portland landlord for have been unaware of the
Did you know?
blindness, she was not able $36,500. lawsuit. Read more informa-
An individual in
to look out and see who was
with a disability
in her yard and this caused
may ask a housing
her to fear for her safety. The
provider to
landlord refused to allow her
overlook some
to install the lock, even after
she offered to provide him
past bad
with a key. Then he retaliated
references (rental,
against her when she filed a
criminal, credit,
fair housing complaint. The
etc.) if the past
Fair Housing Council of Ore-
behavior is now
gon and attorney Dennis
corrected and if
Steinman assisted the client
the original
in filing and settling a fair
problem was
housing case against the
created due to an
landlord. You can read more
untreated disabil-
details of the HUD complaint
ity such as a men-
and charge at: http://The Dept. of Justice recently tion about this settlement at
tal health disorder
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/settled a case brought against fairhousing.com/advocate.
(which is now
enforcement/greenacre-a Portland apartment owner.
properly diag-
advisory.doc. The Fair Housing Council of
nosed or treated)
Oregon as well as their cli-
or an addictive
Dept. of Justice settles a de-ents, an interracial couple,
disorder for which
sign and construction (D&C) were represented by attorney
the person is now
case with propertyÔs archi-Peter Fels .
in recovery?
tects, builders, developers,
The suit was brought by the
and engineers. Settlement
parties after HUD issued a
includes retrofits and
Did you know?
charge in the case of HUD V.
$320,000 accessibility fund.
The reasonable
Ballis. HUD charged that the
The parties involved in the
accommodation
landlord had refused to rent
Design and Construction
to the couple because the
process was de-
(D&C) of several Memphis,
man was Black. FHCO per-
signed to help
Tennessee apartment
formed fair housing testing to DID YOU KNOW?
individuals with
complexes have agreed to
obtain supporting evidence
The Americans with
disabilities over-
make retrofits to ground floor
for the clientsÔ complaint.
come barriers to
Disabilities Act regulates the ac-
units and common areas of
See the full article with de-
obtaining and/or
cessibility of commercial build-
the apartment communities
tails of the charge at hud.gov/
keeping their
in order to make the proper-
ings. It also addresses the re-
news/release.cfm?
housing ?
ties accessible to individuals
quirement of real estate sales
content=pr05-171.cfm.
with disabilities as required
offices, model homes or apart-
by the Fair Housing D&C
Questions?
A $2million settlement
ments, and apartment leasing
Standards. Additionally, they
Contact us at
against a national insurance
offices to be accessible.
will place $320,000 into a
company was reached by the
800-424-3247!
www.ada.gov
fund to help individuals living
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Date: Wednesday,
gon, we promote and support everyoneÔs This webcast workshop will be posted to
July 18, 2007
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Time: 2:30-5:00 pm
gal discrimination. on DVD if you donÔt have access to a
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T
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FHCO_registration@yahoo.com
across the state. ing consumers. We have scheduled a
by 8:00 a.m. on 7/17/07. We
variety of statewide training sessions,
On 7/18/07 housing consumers and
will reply with all of the details
this year, to reinforce our commitment
agencies / advocates who serve housing
you will need in order to join us!
to you.
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Professional Property Mgrs
ies of Ashland and Medford. lords, and real estate sales brokers.
Landlords
Owner-Managers
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Real Estate Investors
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