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Housing Bureau

Bureau/office
Community and Economic Development
Portland Housing Bureau fosters an inclusive and sustainable city by creating stable, and long-term housing opportunities for Portlanders. We fund affordable housing, ensure protections for renters, and preserve existing homes.
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Social Housing Study for Portland

North/Northeast Preference Policy

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Data and Reports

Portland's Housing Bond

Risk Analysis and Compliance (RAC)

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Related offices, programs, and projects

Rental Services Office

Home Ownership and Home Repair

Affordable Housing Development Funding and Incentives

N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy

Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District Committees

News

Five Affordable Housing Developments Awarded Clean Energy Dollars by the Portland Housing Bureau

Housing Bureau
Press release
PCEF funding released over the summer for clean energy and efficiency investments in affordable housing will help reduce emissions, lower operating costs, improve resident comfort, and support long-term affordability.

Two New Affordable Housing Projects Move Forward with Portland Housing Bureau Support

Housing Bureau
Press release
Funds from the Metro Affordable Housing Bond and the Gateway TIF District will support two new developments on land-banked sites in Mt. Tabor and Hazelwood.

Notice of Temporary and Draft Permanent Rules for the Affordable Housing System Development Charge (SDC) Exemption Program

Housing Bureau
Public notice
The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by October 23, 2026. A hybrid public hearing will be held on October 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Follow the link to register.
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Events

East 205 TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

Monthly meeting of the East 205 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Public meeting
Available online

N/NE Oversight Committee Meeting

Please register through the Zoom link in the event description.
If you will be attending in-person, we request that you register via Zoom.
The meeting will be held online via Zoom and in-person at the New Song Community Center, 220 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public meeting
Available online

Community Roundtable: Unified Housing Strategy - District 4

Portlanders who live, work, play, study, or worship in District 4 are invited to participate in a Community Roundtable about the City's work to create a Unified Housing Strategy. On Zoom or in person at Rose City Community Collective.

9:00 am 11:00 am
Public meeting
Available online
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Community Roundtable: Unified Housing Strategy - District 3

Portlanders who live, work, play, study, or worship in District 3 are invited to participate in a Community Roundtable about the City's work to create a Unified Housing Strategy. On Zoom or in person at Rose City Community Collective.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public meeting
Available online
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Past meetings and hearings

Community Roundtable: Unified Housing Strategy - District 1

SPACC TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

CAPER Public Hearing & Citizen Comments

82nd Avenue Area TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

Cancelled

East 205 TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

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