CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University will end the cooperative housing programs at four homes on campus at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Students living at Avery Lodge, Azalea House, Dixon Lodge and Oxford House are sad to see their homes go. “It’s kind of sad that it’s closing. I made a lot … Continue reading »
Funds to Boost Homeless Veteran Housing
EUGENE, Ore. — Homeless veterans are getting a big boost in housing funding to the tune of $60 million nationwide. Grace Manor staff and tenants are pleased to hear there will be more funding from the HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, which they say is vital for homeless veterans in Lane County. The … Continue reading »
Program Helps Seniors Stay in Homes
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A local program is working to help senior citizens stay in their homes. Through a $200,000 grant from the Oregon Housing and Community Services, the Community Lending Works Program at NEDCO is now offering low-interest loans to qualified, fixed-income homeowners age 65 and up. The money can be used to update a … Continue reading »
Olive Street to Close for 6 Months
EUGENE, Ore. — A downtown city block will be closed for the next six months while crews work on a major construction project. People who use Olive Street for their downtown commute might need to make some alternate plans. Starting Monday, Olive Street will be closed from 12th to 13th avenues. Signage is already lining … Continue reading »
Councilors Consider Suspending MUPTE
EUGENE, Ore. — The incentive to add housing to downtown Eugene may soon be on hold. The Eugene city council is considering suspending the Multi-unit Property Tax Exemption program. Councilors say they want to retool the program that provides incentives for multi-housing in the core of downtown. Councilors want to re-evaluate some of the criteria used … Continue reading »
