Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Meeting - 8/4/2026 3:00PM

The City of Bend, Oregon Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met on August 4, 2026, to discuss updates on affordable housing initiatives, funding allocations, and community development projects. Key procurement-related topics included the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, with a presentation on accomplishments and upcoming public hearings for approval. Habitat for Humanity reported on a city surplus land award for a passive house project, highlighting construction progress and funding sources including Lyft and state down payment assistance. Other community partners such as Bethlehem Inn, Thrive Central Oregon, and Saving Grace detailed their use of city and grant funds to provide shelter, case management, rental assistance, and domestic violence support services. The committee also reviewed shelter planning strategies, funding challenges due to shifts in state allocations, and upcoming property relocations to city-owned sites to optimize costs. Discussion included the cost differences between congregate and non-congregate shelters and the impact of funding cuts on shelter bed capacity. The meeting concluded with updates on affordable housing development opportunities under Senate Bill 8 at Juniper Ridge and the need for a new affordable housing coordinator. No formal votes on contracts or procurements were recorded, but several funding and project updates relevant to future procurement and budget planning were presented.