Affordable Housing Commission Meeting - September 1, 2026

The City of Newberg Affordable Housing Commission met on September 1, 2026, to discuss revisions to a resolution concerning the allocation of remaining funds in the affordable housing trust fund. The commission reviewed proposed changes including removing time-sensitive awards, eliminating loan options that were burdensome for staff, requiring nonprofit applicants to provide proof of 501(c)(3) status, and prioritizing grant awards for nonprofit entities. After deliberation, the commission unanimously approved the revised resolution to be forwarded to the city council for consideration. The staff indicated that the resolution would replace the previous one and that the council's review and potential approval could occur as soon as the next available meeting, with hopes for a response by the commission's October 27 meeting. The discussion focused on administrative and procedural updates to facilitate the posting of a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the remaining funds, with no specific dollar amounts or vendor selections mentioned.