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Springfield Affordable Housing News
The City of Springfield is currently recruiting for a Housing Analyst. Interested? Check out this quick overview and read more by viewing the job application.

Position Overview:
Working closely with the Community Development Analyst, the Housing Analyst will identify housing needs and opportunities, conduct research, outreach to local agencies and the broader community, while managing and supporting a variety of housing and community development projects. The Housing Analyst will review existing housing programs to help create new City programs that support low-income homeowners and create new affordable housing in our community.

One key initiative is the creation of a land acquisition program to help local developers build needed housing in Springfield. A successful candidate will be someone who is skilled in project management and developing community partnerships, particularly with organizations that work with individuals with low-incomes and/or who are underrepresented.
Creating More Housing
Housing Permitted in 2021
The City of Springfield continues to implement the Council’s Housing Strategy to increase the supply and accessibility of affordable housing throughout the housing continuum. 2020 was a banner year with the City having issued permits for 194 dwelling units (the most in a decade). This year’s numbers greatly exceed last year’s with permits for 276 new dwelling units!
Land sought for affordable housing
Springfield receives an annual allocation of federal funds to help increase the supply of affordable housing. But we can’t build more housing if we don’t have land to build on. If you have vacant land that would be suitable for multifamily housing or a cottage cluster development and are interested in selling it at fair market value, or want to learn more, please get in touch!
Contact: Erin Fifield, 541.726.2302, efifield@springfield-or.gov 
Supporting Needed Services
Community Development Block Grants 
The City of Springfield uses Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist with affordable housing development, housing-related services, neighborhood revitalization, public improvements, and downtown redevelopment activities. The primary purpose of the CDBG program is to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.


 
Additional information about Housing and Block Grant Programs at the City can be found on our website.
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Springfield, OR 97477
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