City of Portland invites public testimony on a recommendation to increase the supply of affordable housing

What is the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project?

The Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) proposes targeted zoning changes to sites across the city to help meet Portland's urgent need for affordable housing. The project was informed by the success of earlier efforts which focused on faith-based and community organization properties.

AHOP focuses on changing zoning and Comprehensive Plan map designations for sites owned by non-profit affordable housing providers and public agencies. These organizations play a critical role in delivering and preserving affordable housing, and this project aims to remove zoning barriers to help them do more.

About the Recommended Draft

The AHOP Recommended Draft is now available online. This draft marks a significant milestone – it represents the Portland Planning Commission's recommendation to City Council.

On August 26, the Portland Planning Commission voted unanimously to support staff recommendations for land use map amendments, acknowledging that the proposed changes will help address Portland's critical need for more affordable housing.

On January 27, the Council Council's Homelessness and Housing Committee voted unanimously to forward the Planning Commission's recommendations to the full City Council. 

View the Recommended Draft

Share your feedback

There are two ways to submit testimony to City Council:

Testify orally at the City Council hearing. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 9:45 a.m. You can register online or over the phone by calling 311. Oral testimony registration is open until one hour before the meeting. You can attend this meeting in person at 1221 SW 4th Avenue, or virtually.

Register to provide oral testimony

Submit written testimony. We encourage electronic written testimony via the Map App, but written testimony can also be submitted via U.S. Mail. Written testimony must be received by the time of the hearing and must include your name. If you wish to receive a mailed notice with project updates, you must include your mailing address.

Provide testimony using the Map App

Provide testimony via U.S. Mail:

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Affordable Housing Opportunities Project Testimony
1810 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 710
Portland, OR 97201

Learn more and get involved

To explore background materials and stay updated on the project timeline, visit the project website.

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