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City Offers More Cash Assistance to Households in Need

With additional funding, the City of Portland will re-open the COVID-19 Household Assistance Program application Thursday to help Portlanders pay for household needs. The program is part of a $38 million City investment in COVID-19 housing relief.

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City Launches COVID-19 Household Assistance Program

The City of Portland program opens to the public Tuesday to help Portlanders pay for household needs. The program is part of a $36 million City investment in COVID-19 housing relief.

Press release


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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COVID-19 Rent Relief Program (CVRRP) Expanded Partner Network

The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program was created to prevent evictions caused by the financial and health impacts of COVID-19. Funded by City of Portland CARES CRF funds, program delivery will be through a collaboration of PHB, partner organizations, Home Forward, and Multnomah County.

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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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Mortgage Counseling and Navigation Services

Low Income homeowners will receive financial and foreclosure prevention counseling, and/or support in navigating CARES Act Mortgage Relief options from one of four culturally specific non-profit community partners that serve BIPOC communities.

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Homeowner Financial Assistance

This program will provide financial assistance to at least 230 homeowners to prevent involuntary displacement due to impacts of COVID-19.

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With Rent Due October 1, City and County Deploying Millions in COVID Relief

Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left vulnerable to eviction.

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Portland COVID-19 Household Assistance Program RFI

Request for Interest. Submissions due Thursday, August 20, 2020, 5:00 PM

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Notice of New Interim Rules

Effective July 29, 2020, Authorized Under Portland City Code Title 30.01.086 & 30.01.087

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Public Comment on Permanent Administrative Rules for Deeper Housing Affordability & Three-Bedroom Unit Density Bonus Programs and FAR Transfer from Existing Affordable Housing Program

Public comment on proposed Administrative Rules associated with Portland City Code Title 30.01.140 & 30.01.160, respectively.

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Eviction Moratorium Update

Important updates to the Oregon Eviction Moratorium and information on House Bill 4213.

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Tier 1 Environmental Review

PHB will be submitting a Tier 1 Environmental Review to HUD on July 7, 2020. The Review is available here, and the comment period is open until July 6, 2020.

Public notice


In Support of Black Lives

A letter from PHB Director Shannon Callahan

Blog post


City of Portland Dedicates $8.35 Million to Support Renters

New rent assistance resources through the Portland Housing Bureau will help ensure housing stability for Portland households impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Emergency Household Stabilization Funds Available Beginning April 27

Application closed. For information on other community resources, contact 211. The COVID-19 Emergency Household Stabilization Fund offers limited direct cash assistance to households experiencing a loss of income due to COVID-19 for urgent needs like groceries, utilities, and medical expenses.

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