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Now recruiting! PHB seeking members for the newly created Portland Advisory Committee on Housing
Are you knowledgeable about housing policy, affordable housing development or finance, property management, landlord or tenant advocacy, or other housing-related insight? Join the new advisory body that will help advise and guide the Housing Bureau. Apply by October 27, 2024.
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Public notice of intent to apply for FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant
The public is invited to provide testimony on PHB's application to the HUD grant funding opportunity. Please submit your comments by October 14, 2024. A hybrid public hearing will be held on October 7 from 3:00 - 3:50 pm. Follow the link below to register.
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Notice of Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption Program
The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by October 30, 2024. A hybrid public hearing will be held on October 29, 2024 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Follow the link to register.
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Doors Open at Meridian Gardens
Central City Concern's Meridian Gardens development brings 85 new recovery-oriented affordable homes to Powellhurst-Gilbert, adjacent to their Cedar Commons and Crescent Court developments.
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Portland Housing Bureau Announces New Deputy Director, Policy & Planning Manager
PHB promotes Finance & Accounting Manager Angel Landrón Gonzalez to Deputy Director; hires Philadelphia City official Josh Roper as Policy & Planning Manager.
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The Strong Family Apartments Begin Construction
Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement, Inc. are beginning construction on the Strong Family Apartments, bringing 75 affordable homes from 1-3 bedrooms to the prominent corner of N Alberta St. & N Williams Ave in the Humboldt neighborhood.
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Portland Housing Bureau Awards Over $40M to Home Forward and Urban League for 230-Unit Affordable Housing Development in the Broadway Corridor
This 14-story project will be the first to go vertical in the larger Broadway Corridor site, overseen by Prosper Portland; on-site amenities to include an Early Learning Center and a Workforce Development Center, a playground, and a community garden.
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July 2024 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter
Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.
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The Dr. Darrell Millner Building Opens
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Gooseberry Trails Kicks Off Construction
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2023 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report
Presenting the 2023 progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.
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Notice of Federal Grant Application for US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
This application is subject to approval through an ordinance proposed to City Council. The submission is due on the part of PHB to HUD on 6/5/24. PHB has also published the full application. The public is invited to provide comments on the application prior to the submission.
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April 2024 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter
Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.
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‘Last Gap Round 2’ Funding Opportunity to Be Released Week of April 29, 2024
The Portland Housing Bureau is pleased to announce an upcoming solicitation for Spring 2024.
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Four Development Teams Invited to Submit Proposals to Develop Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing by Portland Housing Bureau
After successfully submitting qualifications for the development of 200-250 affordable homes at Broadway Corridor, Parcel 4A, these teams will compete for an award of up to $60 million in resources from the Portland Housing Bureau.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Appoints Donnie Oliveira as Interim Deputy City Administrator for Community and Economic Development
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Deputy Director Eric Engstrom will fill the Interim Director role for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability during this transition
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