Applications for Oregon’s Landlord Compensation Program Should Open by End of January

 According to the Portland Business Journal, officials at Oregon Housing and Community Services are working to open the application system for rental assistance and landlord compensation by the end of this month. The fund was authorized by the state legislature in December. Property owners can apply for funds covering 80% of lost rents as long as they forgive the remaining 20%. OHCS plans to do at least two application rounds. Read more (subscription required).