Portland and the federal government

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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.

Buying a Home

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Programs and resources for homebuyers. Find links to local agencies that provide homebuyer education and for other helpful resources.

Down Payment Assistance Loan Program

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The Down Payment Assistance Loan (DPAL) is designed with favorable terms to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home within the city limits of Portland. See eligibility details on this page. Contact one of the community partners listed below to get started.

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.

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.

Lead Hazard Control Grant Program

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See how to join the waitlist for the next funding round. The Portland Lead Hazard Control Program provides an evaluation of lead-based paint hazards and financial assistance to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing occupied by qualified low- and moderate-income households.

PHB Loan Servicing

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