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- A. Purpose statement. The City intends to implement the Design Review and Historic Resource Review Certifications for Affordable Housing Developments Program (Certification Programs) to increase the numbers of dwelling units available for sale or rent to households earning incomes that fall within particular City established parameters.
- B. Administration.
- 1. PHB will certify whether the applicant’s proposed development meets the standards and requirements set forth in Portland City Code Subsection 33.825.025 A., Table 825-1[2], or Subsection 33.846.060 B., Table 846-1[1], and this Section.
- 2. Administrative rules adopted for this Section will set forth clear and objective criteria to establish minimum standards for affordable units restricted under the Certification Programs.
- C. Standards. Buildings or sites approved for the Certification Programs must satisfy the following criteria:
- 1. For Design Review Certification: Must have dwelling units for sale or for rent that will remain affordable for a period of at least 30 years and be available to households earning 60 percent or less of MFI with funding or a commitment of funding from a government;
- 2. For Historic Resource Review Certification: Must have dwelling units for sale or rent that will remain affordable for a period of at least 30 years and:
- a. For a Type II procedure, have at least 50 percent of the total number of dwelling units affordable to those earning 60 percent or less of MFI; or
- b. For a Type Ix procedure, have at least 90 percent of the total number of Dwelling Units affordable to those earning 60 precent or less of MFI.
- 3. Failure to meet the requirements of the Certification Programs may result in a penalty and may result in legal action.