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Subject: Resolution 26-24, Northwest Housing Alternatives Hollyfield Village Apartments
Nonprofit Corporation Low Income Housing Property Tax Exemption
Meeting Date: May 19, 2026 Staff Member: Jessica Numanoglu, Director
Report Date: May 8, 2026 Department: Community Development
Action Required Advisory Board/Commission Recommendation
❑ Motion ❑ Planning Commission Recommends Approval
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Denial
❑ Ordinance ❑ None Forwarded
❑X Resolution ❑X Not Applicable
❑ Information Only Comments:
❑ Council Direction
❑X Consent Agenda
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 26-24, granting an exemption from Lake Oswego
property taxes for the Northwest Housing Alternatives (NWHA) Hollyfield Village Apartments
affordable housing development located at 4077 Sunset Drive and granting approval for
NWHA to request a tax exemption from other taxing districts.
Recommended Language for Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 26-24.
Project/ Issue Relates To: Council goal to "Plan for change and growth, with a focus on
enhancing the community's quality of life and sense of place."
❑XCouncil Goals/Priorities ❑Comprehensive Plan ❑Not Applicable
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL
Adoption of Resolution 26-24 to grant a city property tax exemption to the Hollyfield
Village affordable senior housing apartments and allow NWHA to request a tax
exemption from other taxing districts per LOC 24.10.040(2).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NWHA is requesting a property tax exemption for the Hollyfield Village affordable senior housing
apartments under LOC Article 24.10, which would exempt the property from the City tax levy for
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the upcoming tax year (Attachment 1). NWHA is also requesting approval from the Council to
request a property tax exemption from the Lake Oswego School District,which together with the
City tax levy,would constitute more than 51% of the overall tax levy and would exempt the
property from the total combined rate of taxation, if approved (Attachment 2).The applicant
must apply annually to renew the tax exemption.
BACKGROUND
NWHA is a nonprofit corporation with a recognized 501(c)(3) status and is the housing sponsor
and operator of Hollyfield Village Apartments located at 4077 Sunset Drive. Hollyfield Village is
an affordable age-restricted (62+) senior housing community in Lake Oswego with 30
apartment units. The property was rehabilitated and placed in service in September 2013, in
conformity with Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, including tenant income and rent
restrictions. At initial occupancy, households must be income-qualified low-income seniors
based on HUD area median income (AMI) limits (generally not exceeding 60% of AMI).
The City Council approved Ordinance 2945 on May 7, 2024, which amended LOC Chapter 24,
establishing a property tax exemption program for nonprofit corporation low income housing,
pursuant to ORS 307.540- .548. The ordinance allows for a property tax exemption for
affordable housing projects that meet certain criteria. See the Discussion section below for an
analysis of the specific criteria outlined in LOC Article 24.10 as they relate to this request.
NWHA is requesting a City property tax exemption (Attachment 1) for the above-referenced
property. If the exemption is approved, the property would no longer be subject to the City tax
levy.
LOC 24.10.040.b also provides for an exemption to the combined tax levy for all applicable
taxing districts. NWHA is seeking approval from the Council to request an exemption from the
Lake Oswego School District (LOSD), which combined with the City tax exemption, would
constitute more than 51% of the overall tax levy (Attachment 2). If the exemption is approved
by the City and the School District, the project would be exempt from the total combined rate
of taxation on the property.
DISCUSSION
LOC 24.10.010—24.10.070, specifically LOC 24.10.030(a), includes a set of criteria that a
development must meet to be eligible for the City property tax exemption:
a. A property is exempt from property taxation as provided by LOC 24.10.010 to 24.10.070
if:
i. The property is owned or being purchased by a corporation described in section
501(c)(3) or(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that is exempt from income taxation
under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;
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ii. Upon liquidation, the assets of the corporation are required to be applied first in
payment of all outstanding obligations, and the balance remaining, in cash and in
kind, to be distributed to corporations exempt from taxation and operated
exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or to
the State of Oregon;
iii. At the time the application is filed, the property is:
A. Occupied by low income persons; or
B. Held for a period not to exceed two years from the date the exemption is
granted,for the purpose of developing low income housing.
iv. The property or portion of the property receiving the exemption, if occupied, is
actually and exclusively used for the purposes described in section 501(c)(3) or(4) of
the Internal Revenue Code;
Response: The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the above criteria and relevant documents
provided by NWHA and concluded that all criteria above have been met (Attachment 3).
v. The exemption has been approved as provided in LOC 24.10.060.
Response: As discussed under the criteria, above, staff finds that the Hollyfield Village property
meets the criteria for approval. If Resolution 26-24 is approved by the Council, it will be
forwarded to the Clackamas County Assessor as set forth in ORS 307.512 to certify that the
property is exempt from taxation under the levy of the City.
Tax Exemption for other Taxing Districts
Pursuant to LOC 24.10.040, any exemption granted by the City applies solely to the City's
portion of the property tax levy. However, the City may authorize a request to seek agreement
to the policy of exemption from the other taxing districts. In order to qualify for an exemption
from the total combined rate of taxation on the property, the combined tax rate of these
districts, together with the City's rate, must equal or exceed 51 percent of the total tax rate on
the property.
The applicant is requesting City authorization to seek agreement to the policy of exemption
from LOSD, which combined with the City, would exceed 51 percent of the total tax rate on the
property. If authorization is given by the City, NWHA will request approval of the tax exemption
from the LOSD Board.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Clackamas County Tax Assessor's Office calculated the City property tax contribution for
the Hollyfield Village property to be approximately$9,613 per year.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 26-24 (Attachment 4) granting the property located at 4077 Sunset Drive, site
of the Hollyfield Village apartments, tax exemption status from the City tax levy and grant approval
for NWHA to request an exemption from the other taxing districts per LOC 24-10.040.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Northwest Housing Alternatives Application for Tax Exemption Request
2. Northwest Housing Alternative Application Addendum
3. City Attorney's Office Tax Exemption Analysis Memorandum, dated May 1, 2026
4. Draft Resolution 26-24
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Housing 2316 SE Willard, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Alternatives p: 503.654.1007 • F: 503.654.1319 • www.nwhousing.org
December 5, 2025
Martha Bennett, City Manager
City of Lake Oswego
380 A Avenue
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Re: Application for Nonprofit Corporation Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemption (LOC
24.10.010-070)
Hollyfield Village Apartments—2026-2027 Tax Year
4077 Sunset Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035— Property ID C194145/Alt. Property# 21E08CB06100
Dear Ms. Bennett,
Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc. ("NHA") respectfully submits this application for a
Nonprofit Corporation Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemption under LOC 24.10.010-
070 for the 2026-2027 assessment year for Hollyfield Village Apartments in Lake Oswego,
Oregon.
NHA is a nonprofit corporation described in Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) and exempt
from federal income taxation under § 501(a). NHA is the nonprofit housing sponsor and
operator of Hollyfield Village Apartments and requests this exemption for the benefit of the
low-income senior residents of the property.
1. Property Description
• Property name: Hollyfield Village Apartments
• Street address: 4077 Sunset Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
• Assessor Property ID: C194145
• Alternate Property#: 21E08CB06100
• Tax Code Area: 007-021
• Property description (per assessor): 339 LAKE VIEW VILLAS PT LTS 99&100
• Number of residential units: 30 total senior (62+) apartment homes
• Subsidy/Regulatory status:
o Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project
o Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract providing project-based
rental subsidies through February 28, 2033
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■■ Northwest
Housing 2316 SE Willard, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Alternatives p: 503.654.1007 • F: 503.654.1319 • www.nwhousing.org
Hollyfield Village Apartments Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") is an Oregon limited
partnership formed in 2013 to acquire, rehabilitate, own, and operate Hollyfield Village
Apartments, a 30-unit age-restricted (62+) senior housing community in Lake Oswego. The
property was rehabilitated and placed in service on September 19, 2013, in conformity with
Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, including tenant income and rent restrictions.
2. Charitable Purpose of the Project
NHA's charitable mission is to develop, own, and operate affordable housing for low-income
individuals and families in Oregon, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations, including
seniors.
Hollyfield Village Apartments advances this charitable purpose by:
• Providing deeply affordable, age-restricted (62+) housing in Lake Oswego for seniors
who cannot afford market rents.
• Serving residents who rely on project-based Section 8 rental assistance, ensuring that
extremely low- and very low-income senior households pay rents based on their
income.
• Operating the project in compliance with LIHTC and HUD requirements, including
income limits, rent caps, and ongoing tenant eligibility monitoring.
All residential units at Hollyfield Village are used in furtherance of this charitable purpose.
3. Certification of Income Levels of Low-Income Senior Occupants
Hollyfield Village is a LIHTC-restricted and HAP-assisted senior (62+) property. Under the
Section 42 regulatory framework and the HAP Contract:
• At initial occupancy, households must be income-qualified low-income seniors based
on HUD area median income (AMI) limits (generally not exceeding 60% of AMI).
• Residents remain subject to ongoing income recertification and rent restrictions under
LIHTC and Section 8 program rules.
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■■ Northwest
Housing 2316 SE Willard Milwaukie Oregon 97222
Alternatives p: 503.654.1007 • F: 503.654.1319 • www.nwhousing.org
NHA certifies that Hollyfield Village Apartments is operated as low-income housing for seniors
consistent with LOC 24.10.030 and the "low income" definition in LOC 24.10.020 (initial income
not exceeding 60% of AMI and continued occupancy consistent with HUD/OHCS low-income
limits).
4. How the Property Tax Exemption Will Benefit Residents
In the 2024 tax year, Hollyfield Village Apartments paid $38,895 in property taxes. Granting the
requested exemption for the 2026-2027 tax year will allow NHA and the ownership entity to
redirect those dollars to directly support residents and preserve the property, including:
• Addressing deferred maintenance, including removal of trees that pose a safety hazard
to the building and other ongoing building repairs.
• Funding routine capital and operating needs at a time of rapidly increasing
construction, labor, and insurance costs, helping maintain the long-term physical and
financial health of this senior housing community.
• Reducing pressure on rents and fees so the property can continue to serve very low-
income seniors without needing rent increases beyond what is necessary to maintain
safe operations.
Redirecting property tax dollars into property preservation and resident stability is consistent
with the charitable purpose of providing long-term, deeply affordable senior housing in Lake
Oswego.
5. Future Development/ Held for Future Use
Hollyfield Village Apartments is a fully developed, currently occupied low-income senior
housing project. The property is not being held for future development, and the provisions in
LOC 24.10.040(1)(d) relating to property held for up to five years prior to development do not
apply.
6. Nonprofit Status and Federal Tax Exemption
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■■ Northwest
Housing 2316 SE Willard, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Alternatives p: 503.654.1007 • F: 503.654.1319 • www.nwhousing.org
Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc. is:
• An Oregon nonprofit corporation, and
• Exempt from federal income taxation under Internal Revenue Code § 501(a) as an
organization described in § 501(c)(3).
NHA's housing activities, including its sponsorship and operation of Hollyfield Village
Apartments, are carried out exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of§
501(c)(3), including the provision of affordable housing for low-income seniors.
7. Compliance with LOC 24.10.030 Criteria
NHA believes Hollyfield Village Apartments meets all criteria in LOC 24.10.030, including:
1. Ownership/Control by Qualifying Nonprofit
o The property is owned by Hollyfield Village Apartments Limited Partnership,
formed to acquire, rehabilitate, own, and operate the project. NHA is the
nonprofit housing sponsor and operator of the project and is integrally involved
in its ownership and management structure, such that the property is nonprofit-
sponsored low-income housing for purposes of ORS 307.540-548 and LOC
24.10.010-070.
2. Use for Charitable (501(c)(3)) Purposes
o The property is used exclusively to provide affordable rental housing to low-
income seniors (62+), which is a recognized charitable activity under § 501(c)(3).
3. Occupied by Low-Income Persons
o All rent-restricted units are occupied by low-income senior tenants, with
incomes limited by the LIHTC regulatory agreements and the HAP Contract,
consistent with the low-income definition in LOC 24.10.020.
Accordingly, Hollyfield Village Apartments qualifies for the nonprofit low-income housing
property tax exemption under LOC 24.10.010-070.
8. Contact and Oath /Affirmation
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■■ Northwest
Housing 2316 SE Willard, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Alternatives p: 503.654.1007 • F: 503.654.1319 • www.nwhousing.org
Applicant/ Nonprofit Sponsor
Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc.
2316 SE Willard St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Contact: Zachary Schroeder
Email: schroeder@nwhousing.org
Phone: (415) 214-0846
Pursuant to LOC 24.10.040, the undersigned, on behalf of Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc.,
hereby affirms that:
• The information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
• NHA is familiar with the requirements of LOC 24.10.010-070 and will operate Hollyfield
Village Apartments in compliance with those requirements.
• NHA agrees to provide any additional information reasonably required by the City
Manager to evaluate this application.
Lindsay Hallberg
Chief Financial Officer
Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc.
Date:
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ATTACHMENT 2
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01.i,,,,, Northwest Housing
Alternatives 2316 SE Willard, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
p: 503.654.1007 • I: 503.654.1319 • www.nwhousing.org
May 5, 2026
Jessica Numanoglu, Community Development Director
City of Lake Oswego
380 A Avenue
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Re:Addendum to Application for Nonprofit Corporation Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemption
(LOC 24.10.010-070)
Hollyfield Village Apartments—2026-2027 Tax Year
4077 Sunset Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035—Property ID C194145/Alt. Property#21E08CB06100
Dear Jessica,
On December 5, 2025, Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc. ("NHA") submitted an application for a
Nonprofit Corporation Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemption pursuant to LOC 24.10.010-070 for
the 2026-2027 assessment year for Hollyfield Village Apartments in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
At the time of submission,we did not fully understand that the application would apply only to the City
of Lake Oswego's tax levy. Our intent from the outset was to pursue exemption consideration across all
eligible taxing jurisdictions in support of the long-term affordability and sustainability of the community.
With respect for the City's process and Council's authority, NHA would like to exercise its ability under
ORS 307.543(2) and respectfully requests City Council approval to initiate outreach and seek
participation from the remaining taxing districts.
We greatly appreciate the City's partnership and consideration of this request. Please let us know if there
is any additional information we can provide to assist in your review.
If you need additional information, please contact me at(503)407-1232 or mitchell@nwhousing.org.
Sincerely,
Laura Mitchell
Asset Manager
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Jessica Numanoglu, Community Development Director
FROM: Erica Tatoian, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc.
Determination for Eligibility for Tax Exemption under Article 24.10
Nonprofit Corporation Low Income Housing
DATE: May 1, 2026
BACKGROUND
Article 24.10 of the City Code adopts provisions of ORS 307.540 to 307.558 to grant tax
exemption status to qualifying nonprofit corporations for low-income housing from the City's
tax levy.
Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc. ("NWHA") has submitted applications for Article 24.10 tax
exemption status for two developments: Oakridge Park Apartments and Hollyfield Village
Apartments. This memorandum confirms that both properties are eligible for the tax exemption
status under Article 24.10.
DISCUSSION
Under LOC 24.10.030(a)(i)-(iv), real property is eligible for a tax exemption from the city tax levy
if:
The property is owned or being purchased by a corporation described in section
501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code that is exempt from income taxation
under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code;
Oakridge Park Apartments. According to the Clackamas County tax assessor, 4255 Oakridge
Road is owned by Oakridge Park LP. The general partner for Oakridge Park LP is Oakridge GP
LLC, whose sole member and manager is NWHA. NWHA is an Oregon nonprofit corporation
organized for charitable purposes under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3).
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Under ORS 307.518(4), a partnership "shall be considered a nonprofit corporation" for
purposes of the low-income property tax exemption if the nonprofit is the general partner of
the partnership and the nonprofit corporation is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the
property that is the subject of the exemption. Under ORS 307.022, the property of an LLC
qualifies for a tax exemption if the LLC is wholly owned by a nonprofit whose property is
exempt from taxation.
Under ORS 307.022, ORS 307.518, and LOC 24.030(a)(i), NWHA qualifies as the property owner
for tax exemption purposes because it manages Oakridge GP LLC, the general partner of
Oakridge Park LP, which owns 4255 Oakridge Rd. ORS 307.518 allows a limited partnership to
be treated as a nonprofit corporation when a nonprofit, like NWHA, is responsible for the day-
to-day operations of the property. Additionally, ORS 307.022 provides that property held by an
LLC can qualify for exemption if the LLC is wholly owned by a nonprofit corporation and the
property would qualify for exemption if held directly by the nonprofit. As the manager of the
general partner LLC, NWHA exercises operational control over the property, fulfilling the
statutory requirements. This structure effectively positions NWHA as the owner for purposes of
the low-income housing tax exemption, aligning with the legislative intent to support nonprofit-
managed affordable housing projects.
This criterion is met.
Hollyfield Village Apartments. According to the Clackamas County tax assessor, Hollyfield Village
Apartments LP is the owner of 4077 Sunset Drive. The general partner for Hollyfield Village
Apartments LP is Hollyfield Village Acquisition LLC, a manager-managed LLC, managed by
NWHA.
Under ORS 307.022, ORS 307.518, and LOC 24.030(a)(i), NWHA qualifies as the property owner
for tax exemption purposes because it manages Hollyfield Village Acquisition LLC, the general
partner of Hollyfield Village Apartments LP, which owns 4077 Sunset Drive. ORS 307.518 allows
a limited partnership to be treated as a nonprofit corporation when a nonprofit, like NWHA, is
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the property. Additionally, ORS 307.022 provides
that property held by an LLC can qualify for exemption if the LLC is wholly owned by a nonprofit
corporation and the property would qualify for exemption if held directly by the nonprofit. As
the manager of the general partner LLC, NWHA exercises operational control over the property,
fulfilling the statutory requirements. This structure effectively positions NWHA as the owner for
purposes of the low-income housing tax exemption, aligning with the legislative intent to
support nonprofit-managed affordable housing projects.
This criterion is met.
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ii. Upon liquidation, the assets of the corporation are required to be applied first in
payment of all outstanding obligations, and the balance remaining, in cash and in
kind, to be distributed to corporations exempt from taxation and operated
exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or to
the State of Oregon;
Per ORS 307.022, the "corporations" for these applications are Oakridge GP LLC and Hollyfield
Village Acquisition LLC whose sole member and manager is NWHA. Staff has reviewed the
Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc. Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, dated
August 14, 1995, and finds that Section 3.2 of those Articles meets the requirement of LOC
24.10.030(a)(ii).
This criterion is met.
iii. At the time the application is filed, the property is: A. Occupied by low-income
persons; or B. Held for a period not to exceed two years from the date the
exemption is granted, for the purpose of developing low-income housing;
Oakridge Park Apartments. Oakridge Park Apartments was financed and construction under
Section 202 of the National Housing Act to serve income-qualified seniors (62 years and older).
It is subject to a long-term affordability commitment requiring 44 of its 45 units to be rent-
restricted and occupied by low-income tenants until 2071. Tenants must meet income eligibility
criteria as low-income seniors whose income does not exceed 60% of the HUD area medium
income. As a result, the property serves persons qualifying as "low-income" as that term is
defined in LOC 24.10.020. This criterion is met.
Hollyfield Village Apartments. Hollyfield Village is a project for purposes of Internal Revenue
Code §42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), serving residents who rely on project-based
Section 8 rental assistance. Under applicable regulations, residents of Hollyfield Village must be
income-qualified low-income seniors based on HUD area median income limits and remain
subject to ongoing income certification and rent restrictions under LIHTC and Section 8 program
rules. As a result, the property serves persons qualifying as "low-income" as that term is
defined in LOC 24.10.020. This criterion is met.
iv. The property or portion of the property receiving the exemption, if occupied, is
actually and exclusively used for the purposes described in section 501(c)(3) or (4) of
the Internal Revenue Code.
The applicant has affirmed that both Oakridge Parks Apartments and Hollyfield Village
Apartments are used exclusively to provide affordable rental housing to low-income seniors, a
charitable activity under IRC §501(c)(3). This criterion is met.
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Documents Reviewed
1. Clackamas County Property Account Summary,
https://ascendweb.clackamas.us/ParcelInfo.aspx?parcel number=00242758
2. Clackamas County Property Account Summary,
https://ascendweb.clackamas.us/ParcelInfo.aspx?parcel number=00242204
3. Oregon SOS website and associated filings for Oakridge Park LP, Oakridge GP LLC, and
Hollyfield Village Apartments LP, and Hollyfield Village Acquisition LLC
4. Northwest Housing Alternatives, Inc. Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation,
dated August 14, 1995
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www.ci.oswego.or.us
ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION 26-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE LAKE OSWEGO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE HOLLYFIELD VILLAGE AFFORDABLE SENIOR
APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 4077 SUNSET DRIVE FROM THE CITY TAX LEVY AND AUTHORIZING
NORTHWEST HOUSING ALTERNATIVES TO REQUEST A TAX EXEMPTION FROM OTHER TAXING
DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance 2945 on May 7, 2024, which amended LOC
Chapter 24 to establish a property tax emption program for nonprofit corporation low-income
housing pursuant to ORS 307.540- .548; and
WHEREAS, Northwest Housing Alternatives, a nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) status, as
determined by the Internal Revenue Service, filed an application requesting an exemption to the
City tax levy for the 30-unit Hollyfield Village affordable senior apartments located at 4077 Sunset
Drive and authorization to request a tax exemption from the other taxing districts; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Oswego City Council considered the application at its May 19, 2026, meeting
and found that the application met the criteria for an exemption to the City tax levy pursuant to
LOC 24.10.030 and gave authorization to request an exemption from the other taxing districts per
LOC 24.10.040(2); and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Oswego that:
Section 1. The City Council approves an exemption to the City tax levy for the Hollyfield
Village affordable senior apartments at 4077 Sunset Drive and authorizes Northwest Housing
Alternatives to request an exemption from the other taxing districts.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage.
Considered and enacted at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Oswego on
the 19th day of May, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
EXCUSED:
ABSTAIN:
Joseph M. Buck, Mayor
Resolution 26-24
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ATTEST:
[aural Hawkins, City Recorder
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Erica Tatoian, City Attorney
Resolution 26-24
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