Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) advises City Council on affordable housing programs, funding, and housing needs in Bend.
Affordable housing helps people live, work, and thrive in Bend. AHAC provides recommendations to City Council and City staff on housing programs, funding, and community needs.
To learn more about affordable housing programs, developer resources, and fair housing information, visit the Housing Department.
What We Do
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee reviews housing needs and funding requests and makes recommendations that help create and maintain affordable housing in Bend.
- Recommend Housing Programs and Funding
Review affordable housing programs and funding opportunities and provide recommendations to City Council and City staff. - Review Funding Applications
Evaluate applications for affordable housing and Community Development Block Grant funding and recommend projects for funding. - Advise on Housing Plans and Policies
Provide input on housing plans, strategies, and programs that support affordable housing opportunities in Bend. - Gather Community Input
Listen to community perspectives and help inform decisions about housing needs, funding priorities, and affordable housing investments.
Why This Work Matters
Affordable housing supports a strong community by helping people find stable places to live close to jobs, schools, services, and opportunities. AHAC helps ensure housing programs and funding decisions reflect community needs and support housing opportunities for current and future community members.
Members and Membership
AHAC consists of nine members who serve three-year terms and represent a range of housing-related experiences and perspectives.
Members include representatives from housing development, real estate, lending and finance, business, and the broader community. The committee also includes members with experience living in or advocating for affordable housing.
The committee helps ensure affordable housing decisions are informed by a variety of viewpoints, professional expertise, and lived experiences.
Meeting Archives
Find agendas, minutes, recordings and supporting documents below.
November 3, 2026 – November 3, 2026
2026-2024
2023-2020
2019-2017
Resources and Tools
Accessibility and Accommodations
Accessible meeting locations, language assistance services, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, alternate formats, and other accommodations are available upon request. Requests should be submitted in advance to allow for processing time. Meeting notices include accessibility and accommodation information for each scheduled meeting.