Little Deschutes Lodge
La Pine, Oregon
Little Deschutes LodgeLa Pine, Oregon |
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The ApartmentsAre
the apartments furnished? No, the apartments are not furnished.
How
big are the apartments and how many bedrooms do they have? The building has 22
one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units.
The floor plans are similar in size to typical market
rate one- and two-bedroom apartments. The one-bedroom
units measure approximately 725 square
feet. The two bedroom units measure
approximately 925 square feet. Do
the apartments have decks or balconies? How
big are they? Yes. All of the first floor apartments
have patios and all of the second floor apartments have balconies. The
balconies and patios measure approximately 4 feet by 10 feet (totaling about 40
square feet).
Do
the apartments have extra storage? Most of the apartments have
extra storage located off the balconies or in storage rooms located on the
first and second floors. Are
the utilities gas or electric? Electric. Are
utilities included in rent? Little Deschutes Lodge will
pay for all utilities, including electric, hot & cold water, garbage and sewer
charges.
Residents will be responsible for cable, phone and internet charges.
What
appliances are included? All apartments come equipped
with the standard kitchen appliances, including refrigerators and dishwashers. Microwaves are
not provided. The building will have one laundry room located on
each of the floors. Each laundry room will have two standard size,
coin-operated washers and two dryers which will be available to all residents. Are
there washers and dryers in the apartments? No. However, the
building will have one laundry room located on each floor with standard size, coin-operated washers
and dryers available to all residents. Are
the apartments air conditioned? Each apartment comes
equipped with a heating/cooling unit that serves to both heat and cool the unit
as needed. Will
cable television be available? Cable access will be
available in each apartment. Residents
will have to pay for cable access, but will be charged at a reduced rate. Will
the apartments have internet access? Internet access will be
available in each apartment. Residents
will have to pay for internet access, but will be charged at a reduced rate.
In addition, the building will have two computer centers with free
internet access available to all building residents. Does
the building have wheelchair accessible units? Yes, Little Deschutes Lodge has two apartments that are fully accessible to persons in wheelchairs (one 1-bedroom unit and one 2-bedroom unit). In addition, there is one 1-bedroom apartment on the first floor which is accessible to persons with hearing and/or sight impairments. The Building/Property
Are
pets allowed? Yes, pets are allowed,
provided they weigh no more than 35 pounds.
Residents are restricted to no more than one dog, and no more than two
pets total, per apartment. A $400
refundable pet deposit is required for the first pet and a $200 refundable pet deposit is required for
the second pet for any pet-owning household. Residents have the option of paying half of the pet deposit
upon move-in, and the balance in $25 monthly installments. Is
smoking allowed in the building? Are
there smoking areas or smoking units? Little Deschutes Lodge will
be a non-smoking facility. Smoking
will be prohibited in all common areas and apartments, including balconies and
patios.
Smoking will also be prohibited on the Little Deschutes Lodge grounds. Does
the building have an elevator? Yes, there is one
centrally-located elevator. What
sort of common/recreation areas does the building have? The main common room
will be a large, beautiful room on the 1st floor with sizeable
windows. This room will be used for social events and other events, such as lectures, clinics and
meetings. The
building will also have a reading room and a computer area. Is
Little Deschutes Lodge an assisted living or an independent living facility? Little Deschutes Lodge is an
independent living facility. However,
a variety of services will be available to the residents (see below). What
sort of resident services will be available? Little Deschutes Lodge has established relationships with the Central Oregon Council on Aging and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Central Oregon, two of the region’s primary providers of services to seniors. These organizations strive to meet the broad range of senior needs, from support services and case management to light housekeeping and transportation. In conjunction with these organizations, Little Deschutes Lodge staff will host social events, lectures and other special events. We have also established a relationship with the La Pine Senior Center and will be working closely with the Senior Center Board and staff to develop mutually beneficial programs, services and activities. In addition, we are working on coordinating with other agencies and local businesses to bring a variety of activities and services to our residents, including educational opportunities, fitness activities, clinics and workshops.
Will
Little Deschutes Lodge have a van or a shuttle for residents? No. However, transportation assistance will be available through our resident service providers, the Central Oregon Council on Aging and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. Is
there parking available for the residents?
Is it weather-protected? Is
there a charge? Are the parking spaces assigned? Parking is available for residents and guests at no charge. Parking will be assigned. As it is currently designed, the parking lot is not weather-protected; however, the installation of carports will be considered if feasible. Does
the building have laundry facilities? Little Deschutes Lodge will have a laundry room on each floor . Each laundry room will have two standard size, coin-operated washers and two dryers which will be available for use by all Little Deschutes Lodge residents. Does
the building have a computer lab? Yes, Little Deschutes Lodge will have one common computer area with
two computers.
All common area computers will have free internet access available to all
Little Deschutes Lodge residents. Is
there controlled access to the building? The building will be controlled access 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year. How
will I get my garbage and recycling from my apartment down to the dumpsters? We hope to establish a
relationship with a volunteer organization in La Pine that would provide volunteers
to cart garbage and recycling from the apartments to the dumpsters on a weekly
basis. Application and Move-In Process
When
will the building be completed? When
can I move in? Construction is scheduled to
be completed in January 2010. Move-in
can occur anytime after the County/City issues a Certificate of Occupancy, anticipated
to occur in January 2010. How
do I get on the waiting list? Contact Julie Cavanaugh by telephone at 541-390-9679 or by email at: juliecavanaugh@pacificcrestgroup.org
What
will the application process entail? When
can I apply? In November 2009, our property
management company, Cascade Management will contact everyone on the Little Deschutes Lodge waiting list and send out application packets to all those who are
still interested in applying for residence.
The application and screening process will involve filling out
application materials, providing income and other documentation, and meeting
with Cascade Management staff (sometimes several times) either in-person or over
the phone to review and discuss the application and income screening process.
The length of the application and screening process can vary widely from
household to household, but typically takes about two weeks. In the meantime, starting in
summer 2008, everyone on the waiting list will receive quarterly updates on the
status of the project. How
are residents selected? What determines who is selected and who isn’t? The two primary requirements
to live at Little Deschutes Lodge are related to age and income.
At least one member of each household must be 55 years old or older at
the time of move-in. Please click here to
review income requirements. Apartments
are available on a first-come, first-served basis to those who meet the income
and age requirements. Is
there any way I can increase my chances of getting an apartment? Eligibility for residence at Little Deschutes Lodge is based primarily on income and age.
Apartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis to those who
meet the income and age requirements. The
only way to move up on the waiting list is for households higher on the list to
be removed from the list (by moving
into the building, by failing to qualify, or by requesting to be removed from
the list). How
are apartments assigned? Can I choose which apartment I want? Residents that go through
the application process and qualify for residence at Little Deschutes Lodge will
have their choice of apartments based on what’s available at the time.
Because the building will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis,
those higher on the waiting list will have greater choice in their selection of
apartments. What
will my move-in costs be? Upon move-in, residents will
be required to pay a security deposit, first month’s rent (prorated for the
portion of the month in which the resident is living at Little Deschutes Lodge),
and if applicable, a pet deposit. Please
click here for details on move-in costs. Is
there a model we can view? We may have a model
available for viewing prior to the building opening in January 2009.
Cascade Management staff will be able to answer this question during the
application process. Qualifications
Can
I qualify if I have a savings account or other assets? Yes.
In determining eligibility, we consider annual income and assets.
Please click here for more
information on how assets are assessed in terms of eligibility. I
am over 55 but my wife it not. Can
we still live at Mountain Laurel Lodge? Yes.
Only one person in each household must be 55 years old or older at the
time of move-in. However, overall,
at least 80% of the residents of Little Deschutes Lodge must be 55 or older. I’m
under 55 and disabled. Do I qualify to live at Little Deschutes Lodge based on my
disabled status? No. Little Deschutes Lodge is only available to households in
which at least one member of the household is 55 years old or older at the time
of move-in. However, overall, at
least 80% of the residents at Little Deschutes Lodge must be 55 or older. I
am a single person. Can I qualify
to rent a two-bedroom apartment? Yes.
Through the application process, we will determine your income level and
rental rates. You have the option
of selecting either a one-bedroom or a two-bedroom apartment based on
availability and your ability to pay the monthly rent for your preferred unit.
Do
you have to be a resident of Deschutes County to qualify to live at Little Deschutes Lodge? No, you do not have to be a
resident of Deschutes County to qualify to live at Little Deschutes Lodge.
Do
you have to be a citizen of the United States to qualify to live at Little Deschutes Lodge? No, you do not have to be a
United States citizen or a resident of the United States to qualify to live at
Little Deschutes Lodge. However, at
the time you apply, you must be able to show that you have authorization to be
in the United States for at least the duration of your lease. Income Limits and Rental Rates
Do
you take Section 8 vouchers? Yes, Section 8 vouchers may
be used at Little Deschutes Lodge, pending authorization by HousingWorks, our
local Housing Authority. However,
Little Deschutes Lodge staff will not administer the voucher program; you will
continue to work with your Section 8 representative at HousingWorks
regarding your participation in the program. How
long with the apartments be affordable? Will
they become market rate before I am ready to move out? Little Deschutes Lodge has
committed to remain affordable (i.e., to charge below-market rental rates) for a
period of 60 years from the time the building opens.
Will
the rental rates increase over time? Our rental rates are
determined based on the Median Family Income figures that the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development releases every year, and on the maximum rental
rates allowed by the Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services.
If Median Family Income and the maximum allowable rental rates increase,
Little Deschutes Lodge’s rental rates will likely increase as well.
However, we have committed to keeping our rental rates below the maximums
allowed by the state, and well below market rates, for the next 60 years.
Are
rental rates based on the income of the household, or are rents set based on the
apartment type?
Do I have to re-qualify every year?
Will I be required to move out if my income increases and goes over the
income limits? The Internal Revenue Service requires us to re-certify each resident of
Little Deschutes Lodge on an annual basis, so you will need to provide income
documentation every year to our property management company.
However, you WILL NOT be required to move out if your income goes over
the income limits after your first year. How do you determine income? Do you look at tax forms from the previous year?
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