Welcome to the City of Springfield's Housing and Community Development website. Below you will find general information about the City's housing programs and community development activities. If you are interested in finding out more about a specific program or activity, you can access webpages associated with that program or activity by clicking on any of the underlined links. If you are looking for specific housing and community development related forms or publications, please use the "forms and publications" link near the bottom of this page.

If you have any questions or comments about the information contained in the Housing Programs and Community Development webpages, please contact the Housing Programs staff at (541) 726-2358. Thank you for your interest.

 

Housing and CD News and Notices

--------- DRAFT 2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ---------- The Draft 2010 Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan is now available for review and comment.  The complete text, along with information about the comment time period and comment submittal options, can be found by following this link: www.eugene-or.gov/HUDconplan.  The Draft Plan was developed by the Cities of Eugene and Springfield, in partnership with Lane County. The Consolidated Plan is a document that identifies housing and community development needs, and describes how the jurisdictions will use funds from the US Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) to address these needs for fiscal years 2010-2014.  -----------------------------------------------

Springfield NSP Downpayment Assistance Program The City of Springfield has federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to help qualified buyers purchase foreclosed residential properties. THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY SPRINGFIELD NSP FUNDS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Housing Programs and Services

 

Emergency Home Repair Program. This program provides up to $2,000 as a grant over a five year period for urgent home repairs that will enhance health, safety or accessibility.
Springfield Home Ownership Program. The SHOP provides up to $10,000 toward down payment or closing costs for eligible first time homebuyers.
Springfield Home Improvement Program. The SHIP provides no interest, deferred-payment loans up to $18,600 for eligible substantial home repairs. Funds are currently available to income-qualified homeowners.
Springfield Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Prompted by the alarming increase of foreclosed and abandoned properties, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has authorized the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to assist states and local jurisdictions in responding to this issue. The City of Springfield is allocating approximately $227,000 to address local needs. The primary purpose of the NSP is to assist with putting abandoned and foreclosed residential properties back in service. The City of Springfield is administering the NSP funds to assist income-qualified homebuyers with the purchase of foreclosed single-family homes by helping with downpayment and closing costs.
The CHORE Program. This program provides up to $250 per year toward home and yard maintenance for qualified low-income senior and disabled homeowners.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This program provides one-time emergency assistance to Springfield residents facing eviction for non-payment of rent. Households must meet strict eligibility requirements. For more information about this program, please call (541) 726-2358. There are no funds currently available for this program.
Fair Housing Services and 24 Hour Hotline . The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) provides fair housing services and responds to questions and complaints having to do with housing discrimination. If you feel that you have been discriminated against in seeking or maintaining housing, please contact the FHCO at 1-800-424-3247, or visit their website at www.fhco.org.

 

Community Development

Community Development Funds. The City of Springfield uses federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to assist with affordable housing projects, neighborhood revitalization, public improvements and downtown redevelopment activities.

Downtown Redevelopment Area. The central district of Springfield's downtown has been designated as a redevelopment area by HUD. This designation allows the City to invest CDBG funds in projects that reduce or eliminate blighted conditions.

Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). This volunteer committee is appointed by the Springfield City Council to provide a means of citizen involvement in an advisory capacity to the Council in policy decisions regarding the City's housing and community development needs. One of the primary functions of the CDAC is to review proposals for CDBG and HOME programs funding, and make recommendations to the Council for final action. The CDAC is comprised of a representative of the Council, a representative of the Springfield Planning Commission and six at large members from the community. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the CDAC, please contact the Housing Programs staff at (541) 726-2358.

Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ). The City created a VHDZ in the downtown commercial district to encourage the construction of mixed-use projects comprised of commercial space at street level and housing above. The VHDZ is a State program that provides partial property tax exemptions for eligible projects.

Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 (.pdf format) . The Consolidated Plan is a document that municipalities such as Springfield and Eugene must submit to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal community development funds. This five-year strategic plan helps the City of Springfield to select the projects and activities that are supported with HUD funds. This plan is amended each year through the submission of a One-Year Action Plan. The current Consolidated Plan is effective during the period beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2010.

Eugene-Springfield One Year Action Plan (.pdf format) . The current One Year Action Plan was adopted by the Springfield City Council on May 5, 2008. The Action Plan describes the activities that the City plans to support with community development funds. The Action Plan covers the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

 

 

 

Links to Other Housing Resources

Springfield Housing and Community Development Forms and Publications