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[Melanie Fisher]

Governor Kate Brown Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Protect Oregon
Homeowners and Business Owners until December 31

*Melanie Fisher*
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*Subject:* NEWS RELEASE: Governor Kate Brown Extends Foreclosure Moratorium
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* August 31, 2020 Media Contact:*
Charles Boyle <charles.boyle at oregon.gov>, 503-931-7773


Governor Kate Brown Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Protect Oregon
Homeowners and Business Owners until December 31


(Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today extended protections from
foreclosure for Oregon homeowners and business owners through executive
action, until December 31. Executive Order 20-37
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will extend House Bill 4204’s current moratorium on foreclosures, as
allowed by that legislation.

The deadline for extending the foreclosure moratorium had been set to
expire today. HB 4204 required the Governor to announce an extension of the
moratorium 30 days before the moratorium expired on September 30.

“Every Oregonian deserves a warm, dry, safe, affordable, and accessible
place to call home,” said Governor Brown. “That’s especially true during a
pandemic, when physical distancing and limiting trips away from home are
critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Extending the moratorium on
foreclosures will ensure that more Oregonians do not lose their homes this
year, and that businesses can continue to provide vital goods and services
to our communities.”

While EO 20-37 will provide homeowners and business owners certainty
through the end of the year, it is not a long-term solution. The Governor’s
Office will be working with landlords, lenders, and other stakeholders in
the coming weeks to craft a solution for the Legislature to consider.

The Governor is also continuing to have conversations with community
leaders and stakeholders to look at options surrounding a moratorium for
evictions for renters, which does not expire until September 30.

“I’d like to thank legislators for taking action with me this summer to
help Oregon renters, as well as homeowners, and business owners,” said
Governor Brown. “As this crisis continues, I am confident that lawmakers
will again take action to help Oregonians struggling to pay rent and
mortgage payments. ”

The Legislature’s Emergency Board allocated $55 million for rent assistance
through December, and $20 million for affordable housing operating support
for OHCS partners. In April, the Emergency Board also allocated $12 million
in emergency funding for safe shelter and rental assistance. Congress has
also passed about $82 million in housing supports and other housing-related
services for Oregonians, including funds for rental and utility assistance.

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