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Home Repair Loan

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The Home Repair Loan Program provides a 0% interest loan to help eligible homeowners with low and moderate incomes within the Interstate Corridor TIF District make critical home repairs to continue living safely in their homes. Learn more about this program on this page.
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About the Program

The program currently has funding for eligible homeowners who own and reside in a single-family residence located in the Interstate Corridor TIF District in the City of Portland.

Click here for interactive TIF District map

Eligibility area is the Interstate Corridor TIF District.

The Home Repair Loan Program provides a 0% interest loan to help eligible homeowners within the eligibility area with low and moderate incomes make critical home repairs to continue living safely in their homes. There are no monthly payments and the loan is forgiven after 15 years, as long as the homeowner remains in the home for that time.

The Home Repair Loan Program can help:

  • Increase the livability and safety of homes by addressing electrical hazards, leaky roofs, broken furnaces, collapsing porches, and more.
  • Provide accessibility modifications to help homeowners live independently in their home.
  • Assist homeowners who receive a housing code violation to correct the conditions cited.

Is my home in the eligibility area?

Funding is currently available for eligible properties in the Interstate Corridor Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District.

How to verify on PortlandMaps.com

Eligibility and Loan Terms

What types of repairs may qualify? What are the requirements for an eligible borrower? Important things to know before applying for the program.

View eligibility and loan terms


Apply for a Home Repair Loan

To start an application, request a form from the PHB Housing Loan Coordinator.

How to Apply


Project Documents and Forms

These documents are used for Home Repair projects. Interested in applying? How to request an application.

What happens after an application has been approved? 
Learn about the typical process of a Home Repair Loan project.

Also see: Information for contractors


Meet with a PHB Housing Loan Coordinator

Have questions about this program? Email is the best way to reach us.

Bev Keagbine
Senior Housing Loan Coordinator
Bev.Keagbine@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-3336

Want to drop off a form in person? No appointment needed. Simply drop off in the grey mail bin in the building lobby on the first floor. If you have questions, please send us an email.

Meet virtually or through a phone appointment
To schedule, contact us by email or phone.

In-person appointments available on Thursdays only. 
Need a different time? Virtual or phone appointments offer a lot more flexibility. Contact us and we will be happy to help you schedule one. As PHB is operating in hybrid, staff are only in the building on certain days of the week.

Get directions to PHB
1900 SW 4th Ave, 7th floor

Book now: In-person appointment (Thursdays only)

Also see contact info for a PHB Housing Construction Coordinator.

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