Senior Housing Alongside the Senior Center
Rendering of Tigard Senior Housing South West ViewThe City of Tigard is home to people of all ages and incomes and is working hard to meet the housing needs of all its residents. This project will help keep seniors in our community who are facing rising rents and increased living costs.
Project
The proposed project is located on a site owned by the City of Tigard at 8815 SW O’Mara Street alongside the Tigard Senior Center and Meals on Wheels, and close to the Fanno Creek Trail, Tigard Public Library, Downtown Tigard and several bus lines. The project is anticipated to be a four-story building with 50-60 one-bedroom units, and would house seniors 62 and older, including seniors getting by on Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability (often less than $16,000 per year). Additionally, the project will prioritize housing for veterans and seniors with disabilities.
Funding
In September 2020, Washington County awarded $6,270,000 in METRO Housing Bond funds to the Senior Housing Alongside the Senior Center project. Project Based Vouchers were also awarded assuring that 23 units' tenants pay no more than 30% of their income in rent. This is incredible news and means that Northwest Housing Alternatives (NHA) can proceed with the design of this project in cooperation with the community.
In September 2021, the project was awarded $250,000 in Metro Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant funds to Senior Housing Alongside the Tigard Senior Center. Metro’s TOD program strategically invests to help more people live, work and shop in neighborhoods served by high-quality transit. The program provides funding to stimulate private development of higher-density, affordable and mixed-use projects near transit.
Also in September 2021, the project was awarded $83,820 in solar incentive funds from the Energy Trust’s Solar program to install a 55.88 kW solar electric system.
Housing Partner
Northwest Housing Alternatives (NHA) will develop the project. A non-profit affordable housing developer, NHA currently operates 16 affordable senior housing properties serving more than 900 seniors around the state of Oregon. Each NHA property is designed to help families and older adults lead healthy and stable lives.
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The city is working on becoming a more age-friendly community by encouraging programs and projects that make our community more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. People of all ages benefit from the adoption of policies and programs that make neighborhoods walkable, feature transportation options, enable access to key services, provide opportunities to participate in community activities, and support housing that’s affordable and adaptable.
By 2030, one in every five people in the U.S. will be 65 or older. Rising rent, costs of living, lack of housing options and the risk of not being able to age in place is a growing problem facing our seniors.
Here are some of the different ways we are becoming a more age-friendly community:
Home Sharing Program
Metro HomeShare and the City of Tigard have partnered to pilot a Home Sharing Program in Washington County. Providing a comprehensive matching and support service that helps home providers stabilize and retain their housing by renting unused portions of their home to home seekers. This program adds another option for people, especially seniors, to stay in place who could be at risk of losing their homes and for those experiencing rent burden. Learn more…Allowing for More Housing Options for All Stages of Life
In 2018 Tigard City Council approved code amendments to allow for a wider range of housing types within the city. Responding to the need for a greater diversity of housing for people at all stages of life. They include standards for “Missing Middle” housing types that are marked by their walkability to services and amenities, smaller well-designed units, simple construction and small footprint. These types of housing have seen increased demand in the market as retirees and younger homeowners are seeking smaller, more vibrant, sustainable, and walkable places to live. Learn more...Affordable Senior Housing Proprieties: Spotlight The Knoll at Tigard
The Knoll at Tigard Apartments are designed for seniors (age 55+) of modest means and include 45 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom units. Built in 2010, The Knoll is owned and operated by CPAH.Senior Housing Alongside the Senior Center
This project is being designed for seniors age 62 and older and includes 50-60 one-bedroom units. Currently in the preliminary design stage the project would prioritize veterans and seniors with disabilities creating and maintaining safe, healthy, and sustainable housing with services for seniors in Tigard. The project is transit-oriented, located near a bus line and within walking distance to other community amenities such as the library, senior center, and downtown Tigard shops and restaurants.What are some steps we can take to making Tigard a more age-friendly community?
View All Ideasalmost 4 years ago
Affordable Housing vs. Affordable Homes
Affordable housing seems to translate to subsidized rental apartments, versus affordable homes which should come in all sizes, not just McMansion size. Two thumbs up for the planned senior housing project planned next to the senior center. Now let's consider the rest of us seniors who want to downsize without moving into a condo or apartment. Tigard needs to insist that for every four new 3 bedroom-2 bathroom (or larger) homes that are built, at least one 1 bedroom - 1 bathroom home, complete with 1 car garage, be built for seniors who want to stay in Tigard but can't find anything small enough to buy. We need to be able to sell our home, spend half on a NEW small (600 to 800 sq ft) home, and bank the remainder.
about 3 years ago
Hello 1. Is there a waiting list? If so how do I get on the list? 2. Washer and dryer would be so very wonderful for disabled people.
Project Map
Past Meetings
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On February 25th 2021, Northwest Housing Alternatives held a neighborhood meeting about the proposed project. Neighbors were notified about this virtual meeting to learn about the status of the project, see new site plans developed with community feedback and ask questions.
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On October 8th 2020, Northwest Housing Alternatives held an open house. The community and adjacent neighbors were invited to learn more about the project and the kinds of services offered, and ask the project team questions.
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On June 25th 2020, the City of Tigard and partners Northwest Housing Alternatives and the AARP held a webinar to discuss creating a more liveable future for Tigard's aging residents. View the webinar and leave your feedback on this initiative.
Contact Us
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Email sean@tigard-or.gov -
Email carrillo@nwhousing.org
