HB 5011
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Housing and Community Services Department for biennial expenses.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
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(at the request of Oregon Department of Administrative Services)
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Support
99%
Oppose
1%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 5011 appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Housing and Community Services Department for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025. The bill specifies amounts for various housing programs, including housing stabilization, project-based rental housing, and disaster recovery. It also establishes maximum limits for expenditures from fees, lottery moneys, and certain federal funds, while authorizing non-limited expenditures and specifying exceptions for bond-related activities and rent subsidy payments.
Key provisions
- Allocates $751,011,611 from the General Fund to the Housing and Community Services Department.
- Establishes maximum limits for expenditures from fees, lottery moneys, and federal funds.
- Authorizes non-limited expenditures for specific activities, such as bond issuance and debt service.
- Designates specific amounts for various housing programs (e.g., Housing Stabilization Programs, Project-Based Rental Housing Assistance).
- Provides for pass-through payments of federal rent subsidy moneys.
- Allows for payments for costs associated with asset protection.
- Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Who is affected
- Housing and Community Services Department
- Oregon Residents (through housing programs)
- Federal Government (through federal funding)
- Lending Institutions
- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Notable changes
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) budget prioritize addressing homelessness, preserving affordable housing stock, and increasing homeownership opportunities. They emphasize the urgent need for funding to prevent eviction, provide emergency rent assistance, and promote community-based services. Many testifiers highlight the importance of investing in existing programs, such as permanent supportive housing projects and shelter operations, to support vulnerable populations. Additionally, they advocate for smart investments in affordable housing production, preservation, and supportive services, including resident-owned communities and manufactured home cooperatives, to address Oregon's housing crisis and promote racial and economic equity.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
HB 5011, arguing that it represents an irresponsible expenditure of taxpayer money and perpetuates the notion of a welfare state. Many express concerns that the bill's funding will be diverted from more pressing needs, citing the need for increased investment in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Some also contend that the bill's provisions are overly generous, particularly with regards to the proposed increase in benefits for low-income families, which they believe will create dependency on government assistance rather than incentivizing self-sufficiency. Additionally, some testifiers highlight the potential economic burden of implementing this new program, citing concerns about inflation and the impact on small businesses and taxpayers.