The City of Independence is eligible to apply for a 2026 Community Development Block Grant from the Business Oregon. Community Development Block Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants can be used for public facilities and housing improvements, primarily for persons with low and moderate incomes.
Approximately $11.7 million will be awarded to Oregon non-metropolitan cities and counties in 2026. The maximum grant that a city or county can receive is $750,000.
The City of Independence is preparing an application for a 2026 Community Development Block Grant from the Business Oregon for Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Infrastructure project, 940 S 7th St, Independence, OR to construct publicly-owned off-site infrastructure related to a 10-unit affordable housing development. It is estimated that the proposed project will benefit at least 125 persons, of whom 100% will be low- or moderate-income.
A public hearing will be held by the Independence City Council at 6:30pm on July 14, 2026 at the Independence City Hall. The purpose of this hearing is for the city council to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions and comments about: community development and housing needs, especially the needs of low- and moderate-income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be assisted with a Community Development Block Grant project; and the proposed project.
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by July 6, 2026 at 555 South Main Street, Independence, OR 97351. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the City Council in deciding whether to apply.
The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Myra Russell at 503-838-1212 if you will need any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting.
More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grants, the proposed project, and records about the City’s past use of Community Development Block Grant funds is available for public review at City Hall during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Myra Russell at 503-838-1212 so that appropriate assistance can be provided.
Permanent involuntary displacement of persons or businesses is not anticipated as a result from the proposed project. If displacement becomes necessary, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement and provide required/reasonable benefits to those displaced. Any low- and moderate-income housing that is demolished or converted to another use will be replaced.
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La City of Independence es elegible para aplicar a un Subsidio en 2026 del Community Development Block Grant que a su vez viene del Business Oregon.
Los Subsidios del Community Development Block Grant (Bloque Subsidiario para el Desarrollo Comunitario) vienen desde el U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos). Los subsidios pueden ser usados para instalaciones públicas y remodelación de casas, primariamente por personas con ingresos moderados o bajos.
Aproximadamente $11.7 millones serán otorgados en 2026 a ciudades y condados no-metropolitanos de Oregon. El máximo de subsidios que la ciudad o el condado puede recibir es $750,000.
La City of Independence está preparando una aplicación en 2026 para el subsidio del Community Development Block Grant que viene del Business Oregon para Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Infrastructure project, 940 S 7th St, Independence, OR construir infraestructura fuera del sitio de propiedad pública relacionada con un 10-unit proyecto de viviendas asequibles. Está estimado que el projecto propuesto beneficiará a por lo menos 125 personas, de los cuales 100% serán de ingresos moderados o bajos.
Una audiencia pública se llevará a cabo por el Independence City Council a las 6:30pm del July 14, 2026 en la Independence City Hall.
El propósito de esta audiencia es para que el consejo de la ciudad obtenga puntos de vista de los ciudadanos y para responder preguntas acerca de:
Desarrollo comunitario y necesidades de vivienda, especialmente las necesidades de personas con ingresos moderados y bajos, así como también otras necesidades en la comunidad que podrían ser asistidas con un subsidio del projecto Community Development Block Grant; and El projecto propuesto.
Los comentarios escritos son también bienvenidos y deben ser recibidos el July 6, 2026 en la 555 South Main Street, Independence, OR 97351. Ambos comentarios, escritos y orales serán considerados por el consejo de la ciudad en decidir si aplican.
La ubicación de la audiencia es accesible para personas con incapacidades. Por favor dejar Myra Russell el 503-838-1212 para saber si usted necesitará cualquier tipo de acomodaciones especiales para asistir o participar en la reunión.
