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On Feb. 25, Portland City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project. Thank you to everyone who gave input into this project. The project became effective on March 27. Read the full announcement.
A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.
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Zoning map amendments reduce barriers to expanding and preserving affordable housing on key properties owned by nonprofit and public affordable housing providers.
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A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.
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The latest draft of the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project has been released for public testimony. The project is scheduled for a hearing at a City Council meeting on Feb. 11 at 9:45 a.m.
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A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.
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On August 26, following a public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to forward the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project to City Council for adoption.
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Project staff have released a Proposed Draft for zoning changes to increase opportunities for affordable housing in Portland. The public is invited to submit written or verbal testimony to the Planning Commission.
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The City of Portland is seeking public input on the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP), a new initiative to expand opportunities for affordable housing development on sites owned by non-profit housing providers and public agencies. Comments are welcome through Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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Two additional sites approved for rezoning to provide affordable housing.
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City Council to consider proposals, hear public testimony at March 3 virtual public hearing; testimony can also be submitted online via the Map App.
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How-to guide features project partners and technical experts, who describe the steps involved in building affordable housing on land owned by faith- or community-based organizations.
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Innovative zoning code and map changes will help faith- and community-based organizations build affordable housing on their land.
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Portlanders invited to testify during a virtual hearing, online via the Map App, or by mail.
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New zoning code and map changes will remove barriers to developing affordable housing on land owned by faith- and community-based organizations.
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Read and submit comments on the Proposed Draft from Jan. 2 through Feb. 11, 2020.
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Draft code amendments to conditional use zones available for review and comment.
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