# Oregon DEQ Launches Low-Carbon Housing Project

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inaugurating Spruce Point, a 60-unit affordable housing complex on the Oregon Coast, on September 17, 2026. This project is notable as the first low-embodied carbon housing development in the region, targeting families earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. Supported by DEQ's CERTA Low-embodied Carbon Housing Program, the initiative integrates climate-conscious construction with affordable housing needs, reflecting a strategic approach to sustainable community development.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on low-embodied carbon materials and sustainable building practices, which may influence future housing and infrastructure contracts in Oregon and similar regions.
- The project highlights opportunities for contractors and developers specializing in green construction and affordable housing solutions.
- Agencies and vendors can leverage this model to align with state-level environmental and social equity goals, potentially unlocking additional funding or partnership opportunities.
- Organizations involved in sustainable development should consider engagement with DEQ programs to support climate and housing objectives in upcoming procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Tillamook County Board of Commissioners

### Vendors
- Home First Development (partner)
- Green Light Development (partner)

### Sources
- [Newsroom - Department of Environmental Quality](https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/DEQ/Posts/Post/Media-Advisory-DEQ-announces-low-embodied-carbon-housing-on-Oregon-coast) - OR