Affordable Housing Commission Meeting - April 28, 2026

The City of Newberg Affordable Housing Commission held a meeting on April 28, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and considering the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Notice of Funding Availability (NOA). The commission discussed the current fund balance of just over $72,000 and deliberated on whether to post a new NOA round. Key topics included evaluating funding pathways, potential adjustments to grant and loan amounts, and the scoring rubric used to assess applications. The commission emphasized the need to clarify if the trust fund will receive future replenishments and discussed drafting a city council resolution to establish clear eligibility requirements and binding scoring criteria. They also considered adding bonus points in the rubric for organizations with prior funding or accountability and discussed the importance of applicant participation in meetings. Action items include further research on funding sources, revising the scoring rubric, and preparing recommendations for city council approval. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but policy and procedural decisions were planned that could impact future procurement and funding allocations for affordable housing projects.