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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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Image of a large multifamily building in Kenton with cars parked out front.

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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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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aerial view rendering of the Broadway Corridor

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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HOLTE Program Announcement: Annual cap renews July 1

Submit applications starting July 5, 2023 at 8:00am.

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Two Upcoming Funding Opportunities Announced for 2023

Announcement of the upcoming 2023 Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation and a Request for Proposals or Qualifications for the Broadway Corridor.

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A simple rendering of the proposed updates to the Broadway Corridor.

Bond Funds Reallocated Between Two Projects; Metro Bond Project Withdrawal

To bring affordable homes online sooner, the 149-unit Barbur Apartments have switched from Portland Housing Bond to Metro Housing Bond funding; 149 units in hollywoodHUB have switched from Portland to Metro Bond funding. All unit counts remain the same. The Alcena will not move forward.

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Rendering of HollywoodHUB, a 12-story cream and charcoal-colored affordable housing development in Northeast Portland's Hollywood neighborhood.

2022 Oversight Committee Report Highlights Landmark Year for Portland’s Housing Bond

The committee overseeing implementation of city’s first affordable housing bond presented their 2022 report, highlighting the City’s accomplishments in exceeding commitments for the voter-approved resources.

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A photo of PHB Interim Director Molly Rogers, Bond Coordinator Megan Grillo, and Bond Oversight Committee Vice-Chair Allan Lazo presenting the 2022 Bond Progress Report to Portland City Council.

2022 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report

Presenting the 2022 progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.

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A young family sits smiling in the courtyard of their apartment complex, Crescent Court. Mom and dad both wear glasses, while their young son stands between them in a striped red and gray shirt. Text reads "Portland's Housing Bond - Investing Together in Affordable Homes. 2022 Progress Report."

City of Portland and Metro Advance Four New Affordable Housing Projects

Portland will exceed its goal for Metro’s Affordable Housing Bond with four new projects focused on rental and homeownership opportunities.

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A cropped version of a map showing the locations and statuses of all 20 Metro Bond projects in Portland.

2022 Portland Housing Bureau Notice of Anticipated Upcoming Funds Availability for Affordable Housing Development

Update: Upcoming PHB solicitation anticipated for September 2022 release. Resources include funding from the Metro Regional Housing Bond, Interstate Corridor URA (ICURA) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district funding, and properties for affordable housing development.

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Minor Update to PHB Affordable Housing Green Building Policy

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2021 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report

Presenting the latest progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.

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Cover of the 2021 Portland's Housing Bond featuring an image of an affordable housing construction site.

City Council to discuss ongoing permitting improvement efforts at Jan. 25 work session

The City Council will receive updates from development review bureaus on efforts to improve permitting services and discuss proposed updates to city policies.

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Portland Housing Bureau 2020-21: By the Numbers

A message from PHB's Director and a look back at the work accomplished during this last year.

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Portland’s Housing Bond Brings 144 Affordable Units to Northwest

144 new affordable units are coming to NW Portland, named in honor of local housing advocate Susan Emmons.

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rendering of Emmons Place

New Portland Housing Bond Development Breaks Ground

Construction on 206 new affordable homes began Monday, September 20.

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City Releases Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation (M-BOS) for Affordable Housing Projects

Up to $80.5 million in capital funding for development teams to create 525-575 new affordable housing units across the city.

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City Council Approves Funds for 176 New Affordable Homes in South Waterfront

Project is the Third Portland Project Approved Under Metro Housing Bond

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Portland’s Housing Bond Continues to Exceed Goals, Creating More Housing Than Expected

Revised plans for the Anna Mann House will add another 40 units of affordable housing to the proposed building design.

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