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Multnomah County Ordinance 1296 strengthened protection for tenants. Safe harbor extended to 90 days.

Newly passed Oregon Senate Bill 278 provides additional protections for tenants while applying for rent assistance and increases funding for landlords owed past-due rent.

Federal Eviction Moratorium for non-payment of rent extended through July 31, 2021 for qualifying tenants

Important information for tenants and landlords. What to know and where to find assistance.

The public is invited to provide feedback on the draft rules prior to publishing as Interim Rules on August 1, 2021. Please send in your feedback by June 28, 2021.

Are you interested in influencing housing policies, strategies, and resources? PHB is now accepting applications for the Portland Housing Advisory Commission (PHAC) and the Rental Services Commission (RSC). Learn how to apply.

Updates to the Maximum Subsidy Limits for projects located in the Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area.

Up to $80.5 million in capital funding for development teams to create 525-575 new affordable housing units across the city.

The first monthly application round for the State of Oregon's Landlord Compensation Fund has opened. Apply February 17, 2021 through 4 p.m. on March 2, 2021.

Written comments or testimony must be received by 5:00 pm on February 25, 2021 and must include a first and last name to be considered. Register for the virtual public hearing on February 25, 2021 or see other ways to submit your testimony.

With additional funding, the City of Portland will re-open the COVID-19 Household Assistance Program application Thursday to help Portlanders pay for household needs. The program is part of a $38 million City investment in COVID-19 housing relief.

The City of Portland program opens to the public Tuesday to help Portlanders pay for household needs. The program is part of a $36 million City investment in COVID-19 housing relief.

Project is the Third Portland Project Approved Under Metro Housing Bond

The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program was created to prevent evictions caused by the financial and health impacts of COVID-19. Funded by City of Portland CARES CRF funds, program delivery will be through a collaboration of PHB, partner organizations, Home Forward, and Multnomah County.

Revised plans for the Anna Mann House will add another 40 units of affordable housing to the proposed building design.

Low Income homeowners will receive financial and foreclosure prevention counseling, and/or support in navigating CARES Act Mortgage Relief options from one of four culturally specific non-profit community partners that serve BIPOC communities.

This program will provide financial assistance to at least 230 homeowners to prevent involuntary displacement due to impacts of COVID-19.

Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left vulnerable to eviction.