City Code Section
- A. The Portland Housing Bureau:
- 1. Works with the City Council, other bureaus, and the community to develop a vision for housing in the City;
- 2. Convenes government, community and stakeholders to coordinate planning for addressing homelessness, housing, and related activities;
- 3. Develops, modifies, evaluates, and updates City policy in accordance with planning priorities;
- 4. Develops, modifies, and updates community programs related to housing;
- 5. Distributes funds in accordance with planning, policy, and program priorities to advance the City’s interests in housing;
- 6. Monitors the City’s investment in Portland’s affordable housing infrastructure for compliance with funding goals and the proactive management of the assets;
- 7. Monitors programs funded through the Bureau for compliance with funding goals;
- 8. Identifies the resources required to support the City’s housing policies, programs, and priorities;
- 9. Provides support for the Portland Advisory Committee on Housing (Chapter 3.38); and
- 10. Carries out other tasks and functions as required by the Mayor, City Administrator, or Council.