Oregon's $30,000 Homebuyer Grants for Non-Citizens Ignite Controversy

State-funded program faces backlash over eligibility criteria; organization clarifies intent to serve all Oregonians

Hacienda Community Development Corporation offers $30,000 grants for first-time homebuyers in Oregon.
Initial reports claimed the grants were exclusively for non-U.S. citizens, sparking public outrage.
HCDC apologized for the misinformation, stating the program is open to all eligible Oregonians.
The program is funded by Oregon's Economic Equity Investment Program, aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities.
Republican lawmakers criticize the program as discriminatory amid Oregon's ongoing housing crisis.