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Portland Housing Bureau and Vital Housing Team to Preserve and Extend Affordability at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts for 99-Year Term
Portland Housing Bureau contributes a $6 million loan to the project, securing permanent affordability for 67 units in the historic, mixed-use building. Additional funding will contribute to major energy efficiency gains in the project.
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M. Carter Commons Begins Construction
Northwest Housing Alternatives and the Urban League of Portland to bring 62 affordable homes for seniors to the Overlook neighborhood.
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Intent to Request Release of Funds: Lead-based Paint Hazard Control Program
The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies are invited to submit written comments on the Environmental Review Records by 5:00 pm on February 18, 2025.
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Portland's Housing Bond January 2025 Newsletter
The January 2025 edition of our Portland's Housing Bond Newsletter. A letter from Director Hisserich - Bond Highlights of 2024 - Charting Bond progress
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Intent to Request Release of Funds: Tier 1 Broad Review Project for the Safety and Security Grant Program
The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies are invited to submit written comments on the Environmental Review Records (ERR) by 4:00 pm on February 3, 2025.
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Cesar Apartments Acquired for Permanent Supportive Housing
With PHB funding support, Home Forward has acquired the recently-constructed Cesar Apartments, a 47-unit building in Richmond, to convert into Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for those exiting chronic homelessness. This strategy allows for new PSH to come online faster than new construction.
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The Jade to Break Ground
APANO and Gorman & Co. are bringing 40 new affordable homes to Powellhurst-Gilbert, in the heart of the Jade District. 26 units will have 2-3 bedrooms for larger families, and the project will include a community garden, play area, and more amenities.
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Q & A: Legin Commons and the Trees at 77th & Division
Legin Commons is a new 124-unit affordable housing development that just began construction at SE 77th Ave and Division St in Montavilla. In this post, PHB answers common questions about the plans for the site, the history of the site and project, and the trees currently located there.
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Tistilal Village Opens
NAYA rehabilitated 33 affordable homes, adding 24 new units, in the Portsmouth neighborhood. The project includes 16 Permanent Supportive Housing units for those exiting homelessness, and 22 2- and 3-bedroom units for families with children.
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Legin Commons Begins Construction
APANO and Our Just Future are beginning construction on Legin Commons bringing 124 affordable homes from 1-3 bedrooms to Montavilla, next to the Jade District, on Portland Community College's Southeast Campus.
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hollywoodHUB Is the Final Portland Housing Bond Project to Break Ground
The 222-unit affordable housing development is the largest project to receive PHB funding to date.
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Council Approves Generational Public Investments in East Portland and Central City
Portland City Council approved legislation to establish six new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts that will bring in more than $2.5 billion over the next 30 years to spur economic growth, create jobs, and invest in a range of housing options in both the Central City and East Portland.
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October 2024 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter
Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.
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Notice of Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Inclusionary Housing Program and Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption Program
The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by November 20, 2024. A hybrid public hearing will be held on November 19, 2024 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Follow the link to register.
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The Fairfield Holds Grand Opening Ceremony
Home Forward and the Urban League of Portland have opened the rehabilitated Fairfield Apartments, a 75-unit Permanent Supportive Housing project with studios and Single ROom Occupancy units for individuals exiting homelessness.
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New affordable housing project in desirable North Portland neighborhood breaks ground, will give preference to displaced families
The 75-home complex will give preference to applicants with historical ties to North and Northeast Portland and who have been involuntarily displaced or are at risk of displacement.
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Now recruiting! PHB seeking members for the newly created Portland Advisory Committee on Housing
Are you knowledgeable about housing policy, affordable housing development or finance, property management, landlord or tenant advocacy, or other housing-related insight? Join the new advisory body that will help advise and guide the Housing Bureau. Apply by October 27, 2024.
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Public notice of intent to apply for FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant
The public is invited to provide testimony on PHB's application to the HUD grant funding opportunity. Please submit your comments by October 14, 2024. A hybrid public hearing will be held on October 7 from 3:00 - 3:50 pm. Follow the link below to register.
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Notice of Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption Program
The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by October 30, 2024. A hybrid public hearing will be held on October 29, 2024 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Follow the link to register.
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