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APPLICATIONS
CDBG, Social Service, and HOME applications are available and must be submitted to Urban Development 350 Commercial St. NE no later than 5:00 pm December 15, 2009. Two workshops will be held to assist in preparing applications or answering any questions. One will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 10:00 AM and the other on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 5:30 PM. Both workshops will be held at the Urban Development office, 350 Commercial St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301.
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CDBG AND HOME
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| The City of Salem receives CDBG and HOME funds annually and awards funding through an annual competitive application process. Funding is provided to public and to private individuals, corporations and non-profits for use in eligible projects: CDBG and HOME Projects under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Development Advisory Committee (HUDAC).
The Federal Programs Division administers the City of Salem’s federal allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. CDBG and HOME funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund housing activities, community development projects and public improvements for the benefit of low to moderate-income individuals, families and communities.
 The City of Salem, Housing and Social Services Division, will be sponsoring a free Fair Housing 101 training seminar. This seminar will cover civil rights law in housing and will be geared toward landlords with little training, or those who have not attended fair housing training recently.
The seminar will be held on Thursday, December 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Library (metered parking is available). The training will be conducted by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about fair housing. You do not need to sign up for the class. For more information, call Toni Payseno at 503.588.6178, extension 7539.
HOUSING LOANS
With available CDBG and HOME funds, Neighborhood Stabilization Program the City administers Housing Loan programs to Salem and Keizer citizens. These programs assist citizens in attaining safe housing conditions and home-ownership. Learn more about the Housing Loan programs and determine if you are eligible to receive assistance.
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2009-2010 Programs
In 2009-2010 Federal Programs Division received a number of applications for a variety of activities. Below are some of the programs administered requesting funds through local sponsors:
Security Deposit Program
Sponsor: Salem Housing Authority
Telephone number: 503.588.6368
Description: Assistance provided to very low income families to help pay security deposits in the Salem/Keizer area.
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
Telephone number: 503.585.6232
Description: Program provides very low income households with rental assistance.
MERIT Microenterprise
Sponsor: Salem-Keizer Community Development Corporation
Telephone number: 503.588.6368
Description: Provides services to low-income qualified microenterprises or future entrepreneurs located within the City of Salem.
Visit: www.merit-microenterprise.org/default.php for additional information.
Latino Microenterprise Program
Sponsor: Interface Network, Inc.
Telephone number: 503.365.0088
Description: Microenterprise services to low-income qualified microenterprises or future entrepreneurs located within the City of Salem.
Interim Housing Assistance
Sponsor: Salem Housing Authority
Telephone number: 503.588.6368
Description: Emergency one month rental assistance provided to very low income families in the Salem/Keizer area.
Public Services
Sponsor: City of Salem, Urban Development Department
Telephone number: 503.588.6178
Description: Assistance provided to very low income families through the Salem Outreach Shelter, HOST,
Mid-Willamette Valley Crisis Center, Salem-Keizer School District and Resource Assistance programs.
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