Marion County Community Services

Community Development

Programs

Applications for funding are received each year from mid-October through mid-December

Projects must clearly benefit low- to moderate-income households or individuals and meet one or more of the three national objectives of these programs. 

CDBG National Objectives

All Applicants Must Complete and Submit the Risk Self-Assessment with their Application

Marion County Subrecipient Risk Self-Assessment Link:

Marion County Subrecipient Self Risk Assessment

2024 Area Median Income (AMI) Limits

2024AMIChart.pdf

For more information regarding income limits, 

please call 503-588-7975 or email: 

CommunityServices@co.marion.or.us

CDBG/HOME Programs

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. Learn more about the CDBG program. 

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities that communities use - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs). The program’s flexibility allows states and local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancements, or rental assistance or security deposits. Learn more about the HOME program at HUD.gov. 

Information on Programs Funded with 

CDBG or HOME Funds in Marion County

Online Brochure:

CDBG_Brochure.pdf

NOTICE: Unfortunately, applications for Down Payment Assistance and Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation are temporarily not being accepted. Please check back in the future to see if applications will be accepted. If you have already applied, your application will remain in the system for consideration.

Down Payment Assistance Program:

2024 DPA Sheet.pdf

Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Program:

2024 Rehab Sheet.pdf

To Apply for Down Payment Assistance or 

Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance

https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/MARIONCOUNTYOR/Participant

Programs to Assist Individuals and Families:

Individuals and Families Sheet.pdf

Programs for Infrastructure Improvement:

Infrastructure Sheet.pdf

Programs to Develop Transitional Housing:

Transitional Housing Sheet.pdf 

Programs Supporting Youth:

Youth Sheet.pdf

WILDFIRE RECOVERY 

RESIDENTIAL SEPTIC GRANTS

Grants are available to reimburse property owners for completed work repairing or replacing residential septic systems due to the 2020 Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires.

Information regarding the grant programs is available at the following link.

Residential Wildfire Septic Recovery Information

To apply for the grants, the application form is available at the following link.

Residential Wildfire Septic Recovery Application Form

Reports and Plans

Marion County

2024-25 Annual Action Plan

2024-25 Annual Action Plan.pdf

2023-24 Annual Action Plan

2023-24 DRAFT Annual Action Plan

Marion County CAPER

The Consolidated Annual Action Report (CAPER) is the reporting document for the Marion County Consolidated Plan period. The report describes and evaluates how Marion County invested the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Partnership Investment Funds and the HOME ARP (American Rescue Plan) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and if it meets the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.

2023-24 CAPER

2023 CAPER DRAFT.pdf

2022-23 CAPER

Year 2 CAPER Draft 

Marion County's 2021 Consolidated Annual Action Report (CAPER)

Contact Us:

Marion County Community Services

PO Box 14500

555 Court Street NE, Suite 1236

Salem, OR 97301

(503) 588-7975

CommunityServices@co.marion.or.us