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What has the City been doing to address Portland’s housing shortage?

The Community and Economic Development service area is working across its teams and in partnership with others on innovative solutions to address Portland's housing shortage, increase affordable units, and streamline and simplify the homebuilding process.

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Administrative Rules Updates from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

BPS is proposing updates to administrative rules to conform with the City of Portland's new form of government. Submit public comments on these changes until May 4, 2025.

Public notice


Eric Engstrom Named Director of the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

News release from the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.

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BPS E-news: Support for under-resourced communities

March 2025 – PCEF and Digital Skills for Native Americans grants, free Home Energy Scores, code improvements and more. Subscribe to this monthly newsletter from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability below.

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund launches its fourth Community Grants Program funding cycle

Applications for $67 million of available funding open March 26 through May 27, 2025

Press release


City to host council work session and listening session on Zenith Energy

Work Session will be held in Council Chambers on January 21 at 9:30 a.m., with listening session to begin at noon.

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Two Portland Bureaus Seeking Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Applications for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) Director positions are being accepted until January 6, 2025.

Press release


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