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Portland Housing Bureau 2020-21: By the Numbers

A message from PHB's Director and a look back at the work accomplished during this last year.

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Metro Approves Seven New Portland Projects for Affordable Housing Bond Funding

Seven new Portland projects received full concept endorsement from Metro for funding from Metro’s Regional Affordable Housing Bond, bringing the city to 1,200+ units of affordable housing in the pipeline through the Metro Bond—or 83% of the goal set forth for Portland's allocation of the funds.

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Portland’s Housing Bond Brings 144 Affordable Units to Northwest

144 new affordable units are coming to NW Portland, named in honor of local housing advocate Susan Emmons.

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Portland Housing Bureau Announces Nine Projects for Metro Funding

With the slate of new projects recommended for funding from Metro’s Affordable Housing Bond, Portland will surpass 80% of its Metro Bond housing goals. Land donation by Kaiser Permanente will further bond progress in 2022.

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New Portland Housing Bond Development Breaks Ground

Construction on 206 new affordable homes began Monday, September 20.

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Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Design Review Procedure Certification for Affordable Housing Developments

The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft rules. Please submit your comments by September 9, 2021. Virtual public hearing, September 9 at 11am. Follow the link to register.

Public notice


Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Deeper Housing Affordability Program

The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules for the DHA program. Email or mail your testimony to PHB, or join the virtual public hearing on September 7.

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