Affordable Housing Commission Meeting - August 4, 2026

The City of Newberg Affordable Housing Commission held a meeting on August 4, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the procedures and resolutions related to the Notice of Award (NOA) process for affordable housing funding. The commission examined the current funding available, approximately $72,000, and discussed the administration of grants versus loans, including the possibility of limiting competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and loans to for-profit landlords. They also debated the utility and staffing capacity for maintaining a time-sensitive loan or grant program, which has not been utilized in recent years, and considered recommending its discontinuation. The commission discussed potential amendments to the resolution governing these programs, including clarifying eligibility criteria and funding allocations, with plans to draft revisions for further review and eventual council approval. Additionally, staff provided updates on related housing capacity analysis work and the status of grant funds for the Spark program, which remain legally pending. The commission scheduled follow-up meetings to continue deliberations and finalize recommendations for the city council.