Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Meeting 3/31/2026 - 3:00PM

The City of Bend Oregon's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) convened on March 31, 2026, to discuss several procurement and funding matters related to affordable housing and community development. Key procurement discussions included the review and approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding proposals, with awards recommended for Neighbor Impact ($84,000) and Nativity Lutheran Church ($6,000) contingent on the city's available public services funding. The committee unanimously approved these funding allocations and authorized staff to implement the recommended activities. Additionally, the committee reviewed revisions to the citizen participation plan to align with federal HUD requirements and discussed the upcoming adoption of the R327 home hardening ordinance, which could impact construction costs for new residential developments. The meeting also covered the city's electrification policy initiative, including a proposed natural gas appliance fee aimed at encouraging electrification in new homes, with discussions on potential exemptions for affordable housing and the timeline for fee implementation. The committee planned to participate in a council roundtable to provide input on these policies. Overall, the meeting focused on funding allocations, policy updates, and upcoming procurement-related decisions affecting affordable housing and community development programs.