A new housing initiative in Redmond, Oregon, has received a significant boost with the approval of $23.7 million in state funding. The financial support will facilitate the construction of the Mountain View Community Village, a project aimed at providing stable housing for individuals previously experiencing homelessness. This initiative is poised to become the largest supportive housing development in Central Oregon.
The funding was sanctioned by the Housing Stability Council during a meeting held on March 6, 2026. According to Rick Russell, executive director of Mountain View Community Development, the nonprofit spearheading the project, this funding is critical for launching construction, which is anticipated to begin later this year.
Community-Focused Housing Solutions
Russell expressed optimism about the future of the project, stating, “We are thrilled about this decision and grateful to the Housing Stability Council.” He highlighted that the village aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing, as many individuals who have transitioned from homelessness still struggle to find suitable accommodations.
The Mountain View Community Village will comprise 75 small homes designed to provide more than just shelter. Located in east Redmond, the village will include 400-square-foot and 600-square-foot homes, along with essential amenities such as streets, a community garden, and a dog park. This development signifies a shift towards creating a supportive community, rather than merely offering housing units.
On-site case management will offer residents access to vital services, including mental health support and medical appointments, which are crucial for long-term stability. “It’s not just housing units. What we’re trying to build is a community,” Russell added.
A Comprehensive Approach to Housing Stability
The state funding is part of a new initiative known as the Oregon Centralized Application, which streamlines applications for various state affordable housing programs. Krisy Willard, a council member and executive director of the Housing Authority of Malheur & Harney County, praised the project, emphasizing the importance of combining stable housing with supportive services.
Most of the homes will be allocated to individuals earning 30% or below the area median income, ensuring that the project serves those most in need. Additionally, seven homes will be sold at market rate to non-homeless individuals, fostering a stabilizing presence within the community.
The project’s scale is significant, being approximately double the capacity of Bend’s first supportive housing development, Cleveland Commons, which opened in 2025. Local officials are counting on initiatives like the Mountain View Community Village to alleviate housing pressures, particularly as plans are underway to close a sanctioned homeless encampment in the region.
Another managed homeless camp funded by the city and Deschutes County is also under construction in east Redmond, responding to the increasing need for housing solutions. Russell noted that the new village will be particularly beneficial for the growing number of homeless seniors and individuals with disabilities in Central Oregon.
The recent funding approval complements a prior $3 million awarded by a federal banking institution in December, bringing the project’s funding to roughly 95% of the total required. The Mountain View Community Village stands as a promising development in the ongoing efforts to address homelessness and provide sustainable housing options.
