Note for Inclusionary Housing projects:
Is the project a residential development with 20 or more new units that may be subject to Inclusionary Housing?
If yes, please see incentive programs and forms for Inclusionary Housing.
Deeper Housing Affordability (DHA) Programs
Rental Program
For single-dwelling zones and multi-dwelling zones. The Three-Bedroom Bonus Program is available for multi-dwelling zones. Be sure to note the differences for minimum number of restricted units and household income restriction under each program area.
Affordability Requirements DHA Administrative Rules Download form to apply
| Program / Dwelling Type | DHA Single-Dwelling Zones | DHA Single and Multi-Dwelling Zones | Three-Bedroom Bonus Program Multi-Dwelling Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum # of restricted units | 1 unit | 50% of units in Building | 50% of units in Building must be 3‑BR and restricted |
| Rent & Household Income Restriction | 60% MFI | 60% MFI | 100% MFI |
| Term Length | 99 years | 99 years | 10 years |
| Application Fee | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Incentive | FAR Bonus under PCC 33.110.210 D.1 | FAR Bonus under PCC 33.110.265 F. and PCC 33.120.211 C.2 | FAR Bonus under PCC 33.120.211 C.3 |
| City Code | PCC 30.01.140 | PCC 30.01.140 | PCC 30.01.160 |
Affordable Housing Transfer Program
Rental Program
Administrative Rules Download form to apply
| Program | Affordable Housing Transfer Program |
|---|---|
| Minimum # of restricted units | 100% of units in Building |
| Rent & Household Income Restriction | 60% MFI |
| Term Length | 30 years |
| Application Fee | TBD |
| Incentive | Transfer FAR to another site under PCC 33.120.210 D.1 |
| City Code | PCC 30.01.150 |
System Development Charge (SDC) Exemption
Rental Program
More program details Download form to apply
| Program | SDC Exemption (Not in Old Town/Chinatown or a mass shelter) | Old Town/Chinatown Pilot Program |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum # of restricted units | No minimum | No minimum |
| Rent & Household Income Restriction | 60% MFI | 100% MFI, then 120% MFI |
| Term Length | 60 years | 10 years, then 5 years |
| Application Fee | $1,000 (with IH Submission), $2,400 (5+ units-non-IH), $725 (1-4 units-non-IH) | $1,000 (with IH Submission), $2,400 (5+ units-non-IH), $725 (1-4 units-non-IH) |
| Incentive | Exemption of SDC fees for restricted units | Exemption of SDC fees for restricted units |
| City Code | PCC 30.01.095 | PCC 30.01.095.F.1(c) |
Non-Profit Limited Tax Exemption (NPLTE)
Rental Program
The Non-Profit Limited Tax Exemption is intended to benefit low-income renters by alleviating property tax burden on those qualifying non-profit agencies that provide this housing opportunity. The qualifying property must be located within the City of Portland and restrict the rents of the exempted units to be affordable to households earning no more than 60% of the area Median Family Income (MFI).