Grant funding is available through Sherman County for eligible housing projects. A summary of the available grants is below. Applications are available on the Sherman County website. The County Court approves all grant awards.
Grants are reimbursement-based, so recipients receive the funds after their project is completed.
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) administers these programs on behalf of Sherman County. Jill Catherine is available to answer questions about the grants at jillc@mcedd.org and 541-296-2266 ext. 1006.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the application requirements and contact Jill before beginning
their project. Completed application packets should be emailed to Jill.
New Rental Housing Development Grant
Grant amount: $10,000 per newly constructed rental housing unit.
Development of a new rental housing to stimulate growth in the rental housing market. Units must be stick-built or new manufactured homes (at least double-wide on a permanent foundation). Each qualifying rental unit
constructed must be self-contained. The grant recipient must agree to keep the new unit(s) as a long-term rental
for at least 5 years.
New Housing Construction Grant
Grant amount: $10,000 per newly constructed housing unit.
Construct a new stick-built or install a new manufactured home (at least double-wide on a permanent foundation).Housing must be sold or occupied by the owner within 30 days of project completion and cannot be used as a second home or short-term rental.
Housing Rehabilitation Grant
Grant amount: Up to 20% of the eligible project budget, not to exceed $20,000.
Rehabilitate rental units or newly purchased homes (must submit application prior to owner moving in) by
improving or fixing aging or deteriorated structures to increase the amount of habitable housing. The dwelling
must meet HUD habitability standards once the rehabilitation is complete.
Housing Property Preparation Grant
Grant amount: Up to 50% of the eligible project budget, not to exceed $20,000.
Responsible demolition of dilapidated structures (non-owner-occupied) or abatement of lots with hazardous
materials to support construction or installation of new dwelling units. The grant recipient must put the lot up for sale or start construction on a new housing unit on the lot within 90 days of project completion.