Public Comment on Permanent Administrative Rules for Deeper Housing Affordability & Three-Bedroom Unit Density Bonus Programs and FAR Transfer from Existing Affordable Housing Program

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Public comment on proposed Administrative Rules associated with Portland City Code Title 30.01.140 & 30.01.160, respectively.
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The Portland Housing Bureau is releasing drafts of the Permanent Administrative Rules for both the Deeper Housing Affordability & Three-Bedroom Unit Density Bonus Programs (the “DHA Programs”) and the FAR Transfer from Existing Affordable Housing Program (the “Affordable Housing Transfer Program”). These administrative rules provide guidelines to the public and City staff regarding the DHA Programs and the Affordable Housing Transfer Program. The public is invited to testify on the proposed drafts.

Submitting Testimony

Beginning Monday, July 20, 2020, you can submit testimony or feedback on the draft. Testimony may be submitted via email, fax, letter, or at the public hearing (details below). Written comments or testimony must be received by August 31, 2020 and must include a first and last name to be considered.

  • Email your testimony to: Cassie.Graves@portlandoregon.gov

  • Fax your testimony to:
    503-823-2387
    Attn: DHA Programs & Affordable Housing Transfer Program Testimony

  • Mail your testimony to:
    PHB c/o DHA Programs & Affordable Housing Transfer Program Testimony
    421 SW 6th Ave, Suite 500 Portland, Oregon 97204

  • Testify at the online public hearing: 
    August 27, 2020
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Register to attend

To request translation services at the hearing, contact Cassie Graves at Cassie.Graves@portlandoregon.gov at least three business days prior to the hearing.  

If you have questions regarding the proposed rule changes or the rulemaking process, please contact the DHA Programs & Affordable Housing Transfer Program Coordinator: Cassie Graves at Cassie.Graves@portlandoregon.gov

Contact

Cassie Graves

Program Coordinator