Previous Rules

461-155-0600    Effective 07/01/17
Special Need; Home Repairs; OSIP and OSIPM

In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize a special need payment for home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed to remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client.

2. Payment for repairs authorized by this rule--
   1. Is limited to the least expensive means possible;

   2. May not exceed $1,000 in any 24-month period; and

   3. When the home is jointly owned, is limited to a percentage of the cost of the repairs equal to the percentage of client ownership.

3. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

4. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

5. Before approving payment for repairs or new installations, the Department must consider the use value and determine whether it is consistent with the service plan for the client to remain in the house.

6. Providers of the repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

7. Payment is only made for home adaptations performed by a licensed and bonded construction contractor.

8. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring that does not constitute conversion to electrical space heating but that is needed:
      1. To avoid condemnation; or

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

   2. Plumbing--but not including the costs of plumbing items with which the house is not already equipped except that a toilet may be paid for when newly required by the creation or extension of a sewer district. Examples of what plumbing-related items may be covered include:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street--but not sewer installation--if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment--repair of heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters and, if repair is not possible, replacement with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair of roofs.

   6. Repair or replacement of steps and repair of floors.

9. A client with a life estate is not eligible for this special need allowance. The individual who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the home repairs.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.050, 411.060, 411.070, 411.404, 411.706, 413.085, 414.685
Stats. Implemented: ORS 409.010, 411.060, 411.070, 411.404, 411.706, 413.085, 414.685

461-155-0600    Effective 09/01/16
Special Need; Home Repairs; OSIP and OSIPM

In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize a special need payment for home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed to remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client.

2. Payment for repairs authorized by this rule--
   1. Is limited to the least expensive means possible;

   2. Cannot exceed $1,000 in any 24-month period; and

   3. When the home is jointly owned, is limited to a percentage of the cost of the repairs equal to the percentage of client ownership.

3. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

4. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

5. Before approving payment for repairs or new installations, the Department must consider the use value and determine whether it is consistent with the service plan for the client to remain in the house.

6. Providers of the repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

7. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring that does not constitute conversion to electrical space heating but that is needed:
      1. To avoid condemnation; or

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

   2. Plumbing--but not including the costs of plumbing items with which the house is not already equipped except that a toilet may be paid for when newly required by the creation or extension of a sewer district. Examples of what plumbing-related items may be covered include:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street--but not sewer installation--if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment--repair of heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters and, if repair is not possible, replacement with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair of roofs.

   6. Repair or replacement of steps and repair of floors.

8. A client with a life estate is not eligible for this special need allowance. The individual who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the home repairs.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060, 411.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.070

461-155-0600    Temporary Effective 07/01/16 through 08/31/16
Special Need; Home Repairs; OSIP and OSIPM

In the OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize a special need payment for home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed to remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client.

2. Payment for repairs authorized by this rule--
   1. Is limited to the least expensive means possible;

   2. Cannot exceed $1,000 in any 24-month period; and

   3. When the home is jointly owned, is limited to a percentage of the cost of the repairs equal to the percentage of client ownership.

3. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

4. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

5. Before approving payment for repairs or new installations, the Department must consider the use value and determine whether it is consistent with the service plan for the client to remain in the house.

6. Providers of the repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

7. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring that does not constitute conversion to electrical space heating but that is needed:
      1. To avoid condemnation; or

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

   2. Plumbing--but not including the costs of plumbing items with which the house is not already equipped except that a toilet may be paid for when newly required by the creation or extension of a sewer district. Examples of what plumbing-related items may be covered include:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street--but not sewer installation--if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment--repair of heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters and, if repair is not possible, replacement with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair of roofs.

   6. Repair or replacement of steps and repair of floors.

8. A client with a life estate is not eligible for this special need allowance. The individual who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the home repairs.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060, 411.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.070

461-155-0600    Effective 01/01/09
Special Need; Home Repairs; GA, OSIP, and OSIPM

In the GA, OSIP, and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize a special need payment for home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed to remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client.

2. Payment for repairs authorized by this rule--
   1. Is limited to the least expensive means possible;

   2. Cannot exceed $1,000 in any 24-month period; and

   3. When the home is jointly owned, is limited to a percentage of the cost of the repairs equal to the percentage of client ownership.

3. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

4. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

5. Before approving payment for repairs or new installations, the Department must consider the use value and determine whether it is consistent with the service plan for the client to remain in the house.

6. Providers of the repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

7. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring that does not constitute conversion to electrical space heating but that is needed:
      1. To avoid condemnation; or

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

   2. Plumbing--but not including the costs of plumbing items with which the house is not already equipped except that a toilet may be paid for when newly required by the creation or extension of a sewer district. Examples of what plumbing-related items may be covered include:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street--but not sewer installation--if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment--repair of heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters and, if repair is not possible, replacement with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair of roofs.

   6. Repair or replacement of steps and repair of floors.

8. A client with a life estate is not eligible for this special need allowance. The individual who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the home repairs.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060, 411.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.070

461-155-0600    Temporary Effective 08/01/08 through 12/31/08
Special Need; Home Repairs, GA, OSIP, and OSIPM

In the GA, OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize a special need payment for home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed to remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client.

2. Payment for repairs authorized by this rule---
   1. Is limited to the least expensive means possible;

   2. Cannot exceed $1,000 in any 24-month period; and

   3. When the home is jointly owned, is limited to a percentage of the cost of the repairs equal to the percentage of client ownership.

3. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

4. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

5. Before approving payment for repairs or new installations, the Department will consider the use value and will determine whether it is consistent with the service plan for the client to remain in the house.

6. Providers of the repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

7. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring that does not constitute conversion to electrical space heating but that is needed:
      1. To avoid condemnation; or

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

   2. Plumbing--but not including the costs of plumbing items with which the house is not already equipped except that a toilet may be paid for when newly required by the creation or extension of a sewer district. Examples of what plumbing-related items may be covered include:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street--but not sewer installation--if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment--repair of heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters and, if repair is not possible, replacement with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair of roofs.

   6. Repair or replacement of steps and repair of floors.

8. Clients with life estates are not eligible for this special need allowance. The person who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the home repairs.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060, 411.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060, 411.070

461-155-0600 Effective 05/01/03
Special Need; Home Repairs

In the GA, OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize a special need payment for home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed to remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client.

2. Payment for repairs authorized by this rule--
   1. May be authorized for not more than one repair in any 24-month period;

   2. Is limited to the least expensive means possible; and

   3. Cannot exceed $1,000 in any 24-month period.

3. Payments necessary for a one-time home repair may be made over a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days.

4. A filing group that has received a home repair payment under this rule is not eligible for a home repair payment again until the first day of the 24th month following the first payment that was made for the most recent home repair.

5. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

6. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

7. Before approving payment for repairs or new installations, the Department will consider the use value and will determine whether it is consistent with the care plan for the client to remain in the house. Providers of the repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

8. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring that does not constitute conversion to electrical space heating but that is needed:
      1. To avoid condemnation; or

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

   2. Plumbing--but not including the costs of plumbing items with which the house is not already equipped except that a toilet may be paid for when newly required by the creation or extension of a sewer district. Examples of what plumbing-related items may be covered include:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street--but not sewer installation--if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment--repair of heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters and, if repair is not possible, replacement with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair of roofs.

   6. Repair or replacement of steps and repair of floors.

9. Clients with life estates are not eligible for this special need allowance. The person who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the home repairs.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060

461-155-0600 Temporary Effective 11/01/02 through 4/30/03
Special Need; Home Repairs

In the GA, OSIP and OSIPM programs, the Department will authorize a special-need payment for home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed to remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client.

2. Payment for repairs authorized by this rule --
   1. May be authorized for not more than one repair in any 24-month period;

   2. Is limited to the least expensive means possible; and

   3. Cannot exceed $1,000 in any 24-month period.

3. Payments necessary for a one-time home repair may be made over a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days.

4. A filing group that has received a home repair payment under this rule is not eligible for a home repair payment again until the first day of the twenty-fourth month following the first payment that was made for the most recent home repair.

5. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

6. Payment is limited to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless there are not three providers of the service in the local area.

7. Before approving payment for repairs or new installations, the Department will consider the use value and will determine whether it is consistent with the care plan for the client to remain in the house. Providers of the repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets current building codes.

8. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring that does not constitute conversion to electrical space heating but that is needed:
      1. To avoid condemnation; or

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

   2. Plumbing -- but not including the costs of plumbing items with which the house is not already equipped except that a toilet may be paid for when newly required by the creation or extension of a sewer district. Examples of what plumbing-related items may be covered include:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street -- but not sewer installation -- if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment -- repair of heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters and, if repair is not possible, replacement with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair of roofs.

   6. Repair or replacement of steps and repair of floors.

9. Clients with life estates are not eligible for this special need allowance. The person who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the home repairs.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 411.060
Stats. Implemented: ORS 411.060

461-155-0600
Special Need; Minor Home Repairs

For ADC, ADCM, REF and REFM, approve minor home repairs, household equipment or furniture costs, moving costs, or payment of property taxes only through ADC-EA. For GA, OSIP and OSIPM, allow minor home repairs for homeowners or buyers as a one-time special need within the following limits:

1. The repairs must be needed:
   1. To remove a physical hazard to the health and safety of the client; OR

   2. To accommodate the physical condition of the client.

2. The repairs must cost less than moving to another home.

3. Limit all repairs and replacements to the lowest possible cost that will provide adequate facilities. The client must provide three competitive bids for the repairs, unless getting three bids is unfeasible (e.g., bidders are unavailable) .

4. Before approving payment for minor repairs or new installations, consider the use value. Determine if it is a sound social plan for the client to remain in the house. Providers of the minor repairs or new installations must ensure that the work being completed meets the current building codes.

5. Repairs or replacements include, but are not limited to:
   1. Electrical wiring:
      1. To avoid condemnation.

      2. To remove a definite fire or shock hazard as documented by appropriate public officials.

      3. Do not include conversion to electrical space heating.

   2. Plumbing:
      1. Toilets and sinks.

      2. Cleaning or replacing septic tanks or cesspools.

      3. Installing sewer connections from house to street (not sewer installation) , if required by the creation of a new sewer district or the extension of an existing district.

      4. Do not approve the costs of plumbing items if the house is not already equipped with these items. However, a toilet may be provided when required by the creation of a sewer district.

   3. Repair or replacement of existing electric pumps for wells needed to continue the water supply. This does not include drilling a new well.

   4. Heating equipment:
      1. Repair heating stoves, furnaces and water heaters if at all possible.

      2. If repair is not possible, replace with the least expensive adequate equipment.

   5. Repair roofs.

   6. Repair or replace steps and repair (but not replace) floors.

6. Clients with life estates are not eligible for this special need allowance. The person who will benefit from the life estate, following the death of the client, is considered responsible for the minor home repairs.