Section 458.315 - Supporting residential units damaged or destroyed by disaster; contracting(1) As used in this section: (a) "Disaster" means a declared disaster or emergency, as defined in ORS 401.685, that resulted in the loss or damage of residential units.(b) "Residential units" includes recreational vehicles, manufactured dwellings, prefabricated structures, small homes and dwelling units of any type.(2) Notwithstanding ORS 456.559, the Housing and Community Services Department may:(a) Provide loans, grants or other forms of assistance to repair, replace, rebuild or address the infrastructure needs for residential units damaged or destroyed during a disaster.(b) Support residents of residential units that were damaged or destroyed during a disaster, including by providing rental assistance, down payment assistance, housing navigation assistance, intermediate housing and assistance relating to housing or recovery associated with housing loss.(c) Support the acquisition of land or property for housing for communities impacted by disaster.(3) The department may contract with entities to take action under this section, including directly entering into construction contracts with general contractors or others and administering loans or grants to construct or repair damaged or destroyed residential units.Added by 2023 Ch. 435, § 2