OAR 813 § 813-009-0015
Application Review
Operative Text
(1) The Department will reasonably act to acknowledge receipt of the application and to request any additional information concerning the application within 30 calendar days of its receipt of the application. (2) The Department will reasonably act to advise the applicant in writing of the action taken by the Department with respect to the application within 60 calendar days of the Department’s receipt of the application and any additional information requested by the Department. (3) In reviewing an application for a loan, the Department may consider factors including, but not limited to the following: (a) Factors related to the availability of Park Purchase Account funds and the timing or amount of any loan as referenced in OAR 813-009-0010; (b) The accuracy and responsiveness of the application; (c) The validity and organizational integrity of the applying entity; (d) Whether or not the applying entity is a Qualified Facility Purchase Association and, if so, the percentage of residents in the Park that it represents. (e) The availability of other sources of funds or assistance for the purchase of the Park and associated costs. Preference in the evaluation of applications may be given by the Department to Qualified Facility Purchase Associations and, among such associations, to those with the higher level of resident representation.
OAR 813 § 813-009-0015 establishes the timeline and criteria the Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services uses when reviewing applications for mobile home park purchase loans. Within 30 calendar days of receiving an application, the Department is expected to acknowledge receipt and request any missing information. Within 60 calendar days of receiving the completed application, the Department must notify the applicant in writing of its decision. The review considers factors such as fund availability, application accuracy, the applicant organization's legitimacy, its status as a Qualified Facility Purchase Association, and the availability of other funding sources.
Plain English — not legal advice.
OAR 813 § 813-009-0015 governs the Department's loan review process for park purchase applications, which directly affects park owners whose residents may be seeking to purchase the property. Operators generally stay informed about the application timeline—acknowledgment within 30 days and a written decision within 60 days—so they can anticipate the process. Understanding that the Department may favor Qualified Facility Purchase Associations with higher resident representation can help owners set realistic expectations about how competing applications are evaluated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-009-0015 outlines the rights of resident associations applying for a park purchase loan, including the right to receive written acknowledgment within 30 days and a written decision within 60 days of submitting a complete application. Resident groups that qualify as a Qualified Facility Purchase Association may receive preference in the evaluation process, particularly those representing a higher percentage of park residents. Tenants involved in a park purchase effort may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or housing counselor to better understand how their association's application is likely to be assessed under these criteria.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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