Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation has been a local leader in affordable housing development for over 35 years. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing for low-income families in the Mid-Columbia Region: Sherman, Wasco and Hood River counties in Oregon. Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington.
Housing is a basic human need that’s vital to our communities and local economy.
Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation provides safe, decent, affordable housing to low-income families, elderly, and disabled people in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties in Oregon and Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington.
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Columbia Cascade Housing Corp was formed to address the housing, community development needs of low-income families in a five-county bi-state region. Appropriate community services are linked with decent, affordable housing to promote greater independence and self-sufficiency.
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To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment, free from discrimination to those who have barriers due to income or disability.
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Affordable housing has been shown to have a positive impact on family outcomes in a number of ways. For families living in safe and stable homes, children are more likely to do well in school, adults are more likely to have better health and mental health, and families are better able to build savings and assets. Affordable housing can also help to reduce poverty and inequality, and can provide a foundation for families to build stronger and more vibrant communities.
Our Rental Units
Homeowner and Renter Resources
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Down Payment Assistance
The down payment program offers up to $15,000 towards the purchase price or closing costs of a home purchase. Must be first-time homebuyers and income guidelines apply.
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Foreclosure Prevention
We help local families connect to various state and federal foreclosure prevention programs. Visit this page to see what is available.
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Home Repair Program
CCHC offers connections and assistance in applying for Oregon and Washington Home Repair Programs. Click below to find more.
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Home Buyer Classes
Think you can’t buy a home? You might be greatly surprised. Participate in this class to learn about the entire process of purchasing a home. Columbia Cascade Housing offers Home buying classes through the Columbia Gorge Community College throughout the year.
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Pre-Purchase Counseling
Have you experienced barriers/challenges moving through the homebuying process?CCHC and the Mid Columbia Housing Resource Center offer several types of counseling programs to assist in the process of purchasing a home.
