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Four Development Teams Invited to Submit Proposals to Develop Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing by Portland Housing Bureau
After successfully submitting qualifications for the development of 200-250 affordable homes at Broadway Corridor, Parcel 4A, these teams will compete for an award of up to $60 million in resources from the Portland Housing Bureau.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Appoints Donnie Oliveira as Interim Deputy City Administrator for Community and Economic Development
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Deputy Director Eric Engstrom will fill the Interim Director role for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability during this transition
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Learn more about recent policy changes to promote new housing
With the recent adoption of the Housing Regulatory Relief and Inclusionary Housing Calibration projects, changes were made to the City of Portland’s Zoning Code and MULTE code to support the construction of needed housing units. These changes may affect development projects currently underway.
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Portland's Housing Bond January 2024 Newsletter
The October 2023 edition of our Portland's Housing Bond Newsletter. A letter from Commissioner Rubio - Bond Highlights of 2023 - Charting Bond progress
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January 2024 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter
January updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.
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Portland Housing Bureau awards funding to help preserve 161 units of regulated affordable housing
Funds released in a Fall 2023 solicitation will benefit two projects, Rosemont Court and the Shoreline, helping to maintain affordable housing for low-income seniors and at-risk individuals with significant barriers to permanent housing.
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Inclusionary Housing Calibration Code Changes to Be Presented to City Council
PHB will bring final recommendations for code changes for the Inclusionary Housing program to City Council for a presentation and public hearing on January 10 and a vote on January 31, 2024. Recommendations include expanding the IH full-building property tax exemption, effective March 1, 2024.
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Portland Housing Bureau Announces Funding for 251 New Affordable Homes
Funds from the Metro Affordable Housing Bond and Multnomah County general fund will be deployed to fill funding gaps in four construction-ready projects.
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Upcoming Funding Opportunity and Webinar About HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP)
HUD is conducting the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) to improve housing quality and resilience of HUD-assisted multifamily properties by making $837.5M available in grants and up to $4B in loan authority. The Oregon Community Foundation will hold a webinar about the GRRP on Wed. 11/28.
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Findley Commons: Veteran-Specific Supportive Housing
Learn about the Veteran-Specific Permanent Supportive Housing development Findley Commons in this video featuring staff and residents.
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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 November 28, 2023. A hybrid public hearing will be held on November 28, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Follow the link below to register.
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Broadway Corridor Request for Qualifications to be released by end of 2023
Learn more about the upcoming RFQ for affordable housing development in the Broadway Corridor.
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October 2023 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter
October updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.
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Portland's Housing Bond October 2023 Newsletter
The October 2023 edition of our Portland's Housing Bond Newsletter. A letter from Commissioner Rubio - Hope Springs at Francis + Clare Place - The Aurora's New Dawn - Las Adelitas Residents Take time for Self-Care - Charting Bond progress
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Evaluation completed for the Security Deposit Grant Assistance Pilot Program
Notice of Intent to Negotiate and Award a Subrecipient Contract
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Portland Housing Bureau and Multnomah County Partner to Release $28.8M in Capital Funding for 400+ Affordable Homes
Funds from the Metro Affordable Housing Bond and Multnomah County general fund will target permit-ready projects with remaining budget gaps; funds from the Portland Clean Energy Fund, the Joint Office of Homeless Services, and Section 8 vouchers also available.
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Interim Director Molly C. Rogers announces her departure from the Portland Housing Bureau
Molly C. Rogers, the Interim Director of the Portland Housing Bureau, has announced her resignation. She has accepted the position of Director of Housing Services for Washington County. Interim Director Rogers’ last day the Bureau will be September 8, 2023.
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