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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.

December 21, 2021 11:21 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation offers tree care tips for winter

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry division staff say that the approach of winter is an important time to care for trees in your home and adjacent right-of-way.

December 16, 2021 1:20 pm News article

Empowered Neighborhood Program offers resources, creativity in addressing building code violations

Staff from across the Bureau of Development Services, working with other city bureaus and students from Portland Community College, come to the aid of a black disabled homeowner in addressing multiple concerns, saving money and reducing fines.

October 21, 2021 3:15 pm News article

Deadline extended: Help guide development review in Portland; apply by Oct. 29

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Friday, Oct. 29.

Updated October 14, 2021 10:30 am News article

Have a passion for floating structures? Consider applying for the City of Portland’s River Community Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the River Community Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 10.

October 4, 2021 8:00 am News article

City Council approves measures to assist businesses in recovery from the pandemic

Businesses, entrepreneurs, and providers of affordable housing and services can take advantage of temporary suspensions of some zoning requirements to assist in improvements to their facilities and enable faster economic recovery.

Updated August 27, 2021 1:35 pm News article

Lower Macleay Trail Temporarily Closed August 17, 2021 Through December 2021

August 13, 2021 4:00 pm News article

City of Portland selects new Chief Procurement Officer to guide public investments, improve equity programs

Biko Taylor brings expertise from public school districts, commitment to support small businesses

July 20, 2021 2:42 pm News article

Now Accepting Applications for Portland Harbor Community Grants

Portland Harbor community grants support communities’ participation in the Superfund cleanup. BIPOC-led organizations and groups with strong relationships with communities disproportionately impacted by the Portland Harbor site and cleanup are encouraged to apply. Applications due May 21.

April 22, 2021 8:30 am News article

15- Minute Appointments Replaced Time-Certain Appointments

This service provides an option for Development Services customers who want to obtain information about development. Interested customers can book a 15-minute appointment with a Development Services employee.

Updated April 19, 2021 8:00 am News article

Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition

Portland's volunteers put in more hours (over 7000) than any other US city! Urban Forestry is not the only one that noticed your hard work. The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 44th Tree City USA Award, 24th Growth Award, and 2nd Tree Cities of the World Award.

April 10, 2021 6:31 pm News article

Spring Pre-application Deadline Approaches for Percent for Green Grants

Percent for Green grants support community groups who would like to complete large-scale green infrastructure projects to provide benefits for watershed health and the community. Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000.

April 2, 2021 10:00 am News article

Watch Council's Transgender Day of Visibility 2021 Proclamation

Updated April 1, 2021 10:00 am News article

Houseless and living in an RV? Environmental Services launches pilot pump out program

The pilot program is being launched to safely dispose of human waste and wastewater from RVs on city streets and prevent environmental contamination

March 22, 2021 1:39 pm News article

Members of the public needed to enhance Portland’s cultural and historic legacies; apply by April 15

The City of Portland is seeking applications for an at-large member of the public to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 15.

Updated March 22, 2021 8:15 am News article

Portland Parks & Recreation begins construction on new, more inclusive Gabriel Park playground

The new, much larger play area will be more accessible to people of all abilities and will have play elements that are unique in the PP&R system.

March 2, 2021 12:45 pm News article

Apply to Help Portland Rethink Police Accountability

Portland City Council is now accepting applications for Rethink Police Accountability, the group that will shape the police oversight committee approved by 82% of Portland voters.

February 10, 2021 5:19 pm News article

New applicants sought for Development Review Advisory Committee; deadline is Feb. 26

The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is seeking interested persons to serve in one of seven positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 26.

Updated February 5, 2021 4:00 pm News article