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‘Last Gap Round 2’ Funding Opportunity to Be Released Week of April 29, 2024
The Portland Housing Bureau is pleased to announce an upcoming solicitation for Spring 2024.
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Inclusionary Housing Calibration Code Changes to Be Presented to City Council
PHB will bring final recommendations for code changes for the Inclusionary Housing program to City Council for a presentation and public hearing on January 10 and a vote on January 31, 2024. Recommendations include expanding the IH full-building property tax exemption, effective March 1, 2024.
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Upcoming Funding Opportunity and Webinar About HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP)
HUD is conducting the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) to improve housing quality and resilience of HUD-assisted multifamily properties by making $837.5M available in grants and up to $4B in loan authority. The Oregon Community Foundation will hold a webinar about the GRRP on Wed. 11/28.
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Findley Commons: Veteran-Specific Supportive Housing
Learn about the Veteran-Specific Permanent Supportive Housing development Findley Commons in this video featuring staff and residents.
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Broadway Corridor Request for Qualifications to be released by end of 2023
Learn more about the upcoming RFQ for affordable housing development in the Broadway Corridor.
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Evaluation completed for the Security Deposit Grant Assistance Pilot Program
Notice of Intent to Negotiate and Award a Subrecipient Contract
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Interim Director Molly C. Rogers announces her departure from the Portland Housing Bureau
Molly C. Rogers, the Interim Director of the Portland Housing Bureau, has announced her resignation. She has accepted the position of Director of Housing Services for Washington County. Interim Director Rogers’ last day the Bureau will be September 8, 2023.
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HOLTE Program Announcement: Annual cap renews July 1
Submit applications starting July 5, 2023 at 8:00am.
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Two Upcoming Funding Opportunities Announced for 2023
Announcement of the upcoming 2023 Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation and a Request for Proposals or Qualifications for the Broadway Corridor.
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Bond Funds Reallocated Between Two Projects; Metro Bond Project Withdrawal
To bring affordable homes online sooner, the 149-unit Barbur Apartments have switched from Portland Housing Bond to Metro Housing Bond funding; 149 units in hollywoodHUB have switched from Portland to Metro Bond funding. All unit counts remain the same. The Alcena will not move forward.
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2022 Oversight Committee Report Highlights Landmark Year for Portland’s Housing Bond
The committee overseeing implementation of city’s first affordable housing bond presented their 2022 report, highlighting the City’s accomplishments in exceeding commitments for the voter-approved resources.
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City of Portland and Metro Advance Four New Affordable Housing Projects
Portland will exceed its goal for Metro’s Affordable Housing Bond with four new projects focused on rental and homeownership opportunities.
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PHB's Metro Bond + TIF Opportunity Solicitation (M-BOS) for Affordable Housing Projects
The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has released a Metro Bond + TIF Opportunity Solicitation to provide up to $39.8 million in capital funding from the Metro Regional Housing Bond and Tax Increment Financing from the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (ICURA) for affordable housing development.
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2022 Portland Housing Bureau Notice of Anticipated Upcoming Funds Availability for Affordable Housing Development
Update: Upcoming PHB solicitation anticipated for September 2022 release. Resources include funding from the Metro Regional Housing Bond, Interstate Corridor URA (ICURA) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district funding, and properties for affordable housing development.
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Evaluation completed for the Expanded Partner Network RFP
Notice of Intent to Negotiate and Award Contract
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Portland Proclaims April 2022 Fair Housing Month
City of Portland proclaims April 2022 to be Fair Housing Month to commemorate the passing of the federal Fair Housing Act.
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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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New Stronger Safe Harbor Protections From Eviction For Nonpayment While Applying for Rent Assistance
Oregon passed Senate Bill 891 which strengthened protections against evictions for nonpayment of rent for those tenants who have applied for rent assistance.
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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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