The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) invites you to a webinar hosted by the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to preview the Interim Methodology for the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis (OHNA) from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on May 3, 2024.

The OHNA articulates new responsibilities for state agencies and local governments to reorient the implementation of Statewide Land Use Planning Goals 10 (Housing) and 14 (Urbanization) to produce more housing, ensure equitable access to housing, and ensure state and local governments take action to address the need. It affects the way all communities plan for housing and urbanized lands, and cities with populations of 10,000 or greater are now required to regularly plan and take action to address needs.

• Click here to learn more about the OHNA, DLCD’s rulemaking process, and how land use planning systems will change.
• Click here to learn more about OHCS’s involvement in the OHNA

The intent of the webinar is to connect with interested community members, provide an update on the Interim Methodology, solicit feedback, and outline the process to finalize the methodology by the January 1, 2025 statutory deadline for updating the rules. The webinar will be recorded and posted on OHCS’s website. Feedback received at this webinar will inform a Draft Methodology that will be available for public comment in July 2024. This webinar will:

1. Provide an overview of the OHNA
2. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of OHCS, DLCD, and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
3. Preview the Interim Methodology and regional results by OHNA component and income level
4. Highlight changes from the pilot study conducted in 2020

Registration is required. The webinar will be held through zoom.

Click this link to register.

If you need an accommodation for a disability or require interpretation services, contact Elise Cordle Kennedy at [email protected] by April 26, 2024.

Please note that a separate webinar will be held to discuss the OHNA Methodology in the Metro Region on Monday May 20, 2024 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Please look for a separate announcement and registration link soon.