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New Stronger Safe Harbor Protections From Eviction For Nonpayment While Applying for Rent Assistance
Oregon passed Senate Bill 891 which strengthened protections against evictions for nonpayment of rent for those tenants who have applied for rent assistance.
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Metro Approves Seven New Portland Projects for Affordable Housing Bond Funding
Seven new Portland projects received full concept endorsement from Metro for funding from Metro’s Regional Affordable Housing Bond, bringing the city to 1,200+ units of affordable housing in the pipeline through the Metro Bond—or 83% of the goal set forth for Portland's allocation of the funds.
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Portland’s Housing Bond Brings 144 Affordable Units to Northwest
144 new affordable units are coming to NW Portland, named in honor of local housing advocate Susan Emmons.
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Portland Housing Bureau Announces Nine Projects for Metro Funding
With the slate of new projects recommended for funding from Metro’s Affordable Housing Bond, Portland will surpass 80% of its Metro Bond housing goals. Land donation by Kaiser Permanente will further bond progress in 2022.
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October 2021 Newsletter
Plans for new affordable housing on N. Interstate Avenue. Where to find rent assistance and help if you are at risk of an eviction. This and lots more in the October updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.
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New address for the Portland Housing Bureau starting November
To our Housing Partners, an important memo about PHB's upcoming address change, effective November 1, 2021.
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New Portland Housing Bond Development Breaks Ground
Construction on 206 new affordable homes began Monday, September 20.
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Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes
Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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US Supreme Court Ends CDC Moratorium
Deferred rent accumulated between April 2020 and June 2021 is not due until February 28, 2022. However, landlords may now enforce eviction judgments for eviction for unpaid rent from July 2021 and onward.
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Portland Housing Bureau to Launch Eviction Legal Defense Program
PHB to contract with the Oregon Law Center for an Eviction Legal Defense program for low-income renters.
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Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Design Review Procedure Certification for Affordable Housing Developments
The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft rules. Please submit your comments by September 9, 2021. Virtual public hearing, September 9 at 11am. Follow the link to register.
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Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Deeper Housing Affordability Program
The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules for the DHA program. Email or mail your testimony to PHB, or join the virtual public hearing on September 7.
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Multnomah County Tenants now have 90 Day Safe Harbor from Eviction for Nonpayment while applying for Rent Assistance
Multnomah County Ordinance 1296 strengthened protection for tenants. Safe harbor extended to 90 days.
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Tenants now have 60 Day Safe Harbor from Eviction For Nonpayment while applying for Rent Assistance
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.
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Federal Eviction Moratorium Extension Until End of July
Federal Eviction Moratorium for non-payment of rent extended through July 31, 2021 for qualifying tenants
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Attention! Oregon’s Eviction Moratorium will end June 30
Important information for tenants and landlords. What to know and where to find assistance.
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Housing Advisory Commissions Seeking New Members
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.
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Addendum to the Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation (M-BOS)
Updates to the Maximum Subsidy Limits for projects located in the Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area.
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City Releases Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation (M-BOS) for Affordable Housing Projects
Up to $80.5 million in capital funding for development teams to create 525-575 new affordable housing units across the city.
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