Portland and the federal government

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18 services and resources found

5-Year MULTE Extension

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Project eligibility requirements and review process. The extension is available to projects with applications submitted before February 1, 2017, and restricting affordability at 60% of area median income. Contact PHB to confirm eligibility and request application forms.

Affordable Housing Development Forms, Policies, and Guidelines

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Affordable Housing Development Incentive Programs

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Learn about incentive programs available for the development of affordable housing units in Portland. Select a category to view quick comparison tables to help you find which programs best fit your project, as well as administrative rules and how to apply.

Affordable Housing System Development Charge (SDC) Exemption Program

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PHB's Affordable Housing SDC Exemption Program assists developers by reducing development costs when building affordable residential housing. Developers are exempt from paying SDCs levied by the City of Portland only when those units meet the Affordable Housing SDC Exemption Program requirements.

Development Incentives for Affordable Home Ownership Units

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Explore the development incentives programs for affordable housing units that are being developed and will be sold to eligible homebuyers. See program info at a glance and links to program pages and how to apply.

Development Incentives for Affordable Rental Units

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Rental Programs – Development incentives for affordable housing units that will be rented to eligible households. Find information and how to apply.

Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption (HOLTE) Program

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The application for HOLTE is initiated by the homebuilder prior to obtaining a building permit. Single-unit homes can receive up to a 10-year property tax exemption on structural improvements to the home as long as the property and owner remain eligible per HOLTE Program requirements.

Inclusionary Housing

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The City of Portland has identified the need for a minimum of 63,000 additional housing units to serve low and moderate-income households by 2045, according to the City of Portland 2045 Housing Needs Analysis published in 2023. The City implemented the IH Program to help meet this need.

Income, Rent, and Utility Limits

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AMI calculator and other tools. Income limits are published annually.

Metro Housing Bond

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In 2018, voters approved a $652.8 million affordable housing bond measure to create permanently affordable homes across Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties. Metro is working with local partners and communities to bring affordable homes to 14,000 people: seniors, families and veterans.

Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption (MULTE)

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Under the MULTE Program, multiple-unit projects with 20 or more residential dwelling units receive a ten-year property tax exemption on some or all of the residential and residential related structural improvements to the property as long as program requirements are met.

Non-Profit Low-Income Housing Limited Tax Exemption (NPLTE)

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The tax exemption is intended to benefit low-income renters by alleviating property tax burden on those agencies that provide this housing opportunity.

PCEF Program: Clean energy in multifamily affordable housing

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Learn about eligibility requirements for PCEF grant programs administered through PHB. Strategic Program 1 supports clean energy in regulated multifamily affordable housing.

PHB Affordable Housing Green Building Policy

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This policy focuses on three metrics: energy, water, and indoor air quality. PHB has implemented minor updates and plans to implement a second, more holistic policy update following a comprehensive review of the policy and incorporating input from community members and expert stakeholders.

PHB Solicitations

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General solicitations and bond solicitations for affordable housing development. Opportunities are advertised annually through Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) or Requests for Proposals (RFP), subject to available resources. Funding is most often directed towards specific Urban Renewal Areas.

Portland's Housing Bond

City of Portland website
Visit the Housing Bond website to learn more about this initiative. See news, progress overview, and the affordable housing projects in the pipeline.

Risk Analysis and Compliance (RAC)

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PHB monitors regulatory compliance and annual reporting of multi-family housing regulated by the City of Portland. PHB-funded projects are also monitored for financial performance. Find reporting guidance, tools, WCMS access, and help here. Join the email list for important updates and reminders.

Web Compliance Management System (WCMS)

City of Portland website
Click here to go to the WCMS login page. For more information about this data reporting system or for technical assistance, please visit the Risk Analysis and Compliance page.

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