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City Offers More Cash Assistance to Households in Need
With additional funding, the City of Portland will re-open the COVID-19 Household Assistance Program application Thursday to help Portlanders pay for household needs. The program is part of a $38 million City investment in COVID-19 housing relief.
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City Launches COVID-19 Household Assistance Program
The City of Portland program opens to the public Tuesday to help Portlanders pay for household needs. The program is part of a $36 million City investment in COVID-19 housing relief.
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City Council Approves Funds for 176 New Affordable Homes in South Waterfront
Project is the Third Portland Project Approved Under Metro Housing Bond
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COVID-19 Rent Relief Program (CVRRP) Expanded Partner Network
The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program was created to prevent evictions caused by the financial and health impacts of COVID-19. Funded by City of Portland CARES CRF funds, program delivery will be through a collaboration of PHB, partner organizations, Home Forward, and Multnomah County.
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Portland’s Housing Bond Continues to Exceed Goals, Creating More Housing Than Expected
Revised plans for the Anna Mann House will add another 40 units of affordable housing to the proposed building design.
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Mortgage Counseling and Navigation Services
Low Income homeowners will receive financial and foreclosure prevention counseling, and/or support in navigating CARES Act Mortgage Relief options from one of four culturally specific non-profit community partners that serve BIPOC communities.
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Homeowner Financial Assistance
This program will provide financial assistance to at least 230 homeowners to prevent involuntary displacement due to impacts of COVID-19.
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With Rent Due October 1, City and County Deploying Millions in COVID Relief
Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left vulnerable to eviction.
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Portland COVID-19 Household Assistance Program RFI
Request for Interest. Submissions due Thursday, August 20, 2020, 5:00 PM
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Public Comment on Permanent Administrative Rules for Deeper Housing Affordability & Three-Bedroom Unit Density Bonus Programs and FAR Transfer from Existing Affordable Housing Program
Public comment on proposed Administrative Rules associated with Portland City Code Title 30.01.140 & 30.01.160, respectively.
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Tier 1 Environmental Review
PHB will be submitting a Tier 1 Environmental Review to HUD on July 7, 2020. The Review is available here, and the comment period is open until July 6, 2020.
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City of Portland Dedicates $8.35 Million to Support Renters
New rent assistance resources through the Portland Housing Bureau will help ensure housing stability for Portland households impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
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Emergency Household Stabilization Funds Available Beginning April 27
Application closed. For information on other community resources, contact 211. The COVID-19 Emergency Household Stabilization Fund offers limited direct cash assistance to households experiencing a loss of income due to COVID-19 for urgent needs like groceries, utilities, and medical expenses.
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