ORS 456.700

Any pledge, commitment or reservation of funds made by the Housing and Community Services Department under ORS 456.515 to 456.828 is valid and binding from the date on which the pledge was executed as provided in ORS 286A.102. The lien of the pledge is valid and binding as against all parties having any claims in tort, contract or otherwise against the department whether or not the parties have notice of the lien.