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Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates from the City of Portland

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Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency the Portland Housing Bureau is temporarily suspending person-to-person customer service. Please use phone, email, fax, or post mail for all customer service needs. Additional guidance

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Application and Screening

Permanent administrative rules, code, and ordinances

Extension of Executive Order Waiver to PCC 30.01.086 for Wildfire Evacuees (168.66 Kb)

Effective September 14th throughout the City of Portland, any housing provider or landlord providing a dwelling unit to any person displaced from their home or shelter due to wildfires, are not subject to the provisions of PCC 30.01.086(C)(1)-(2). All other provisions of PCC 30.01.086 remain in effect, as applicable. The State of Emergency related to this waiver shall remain in effect through noon on Thursday, October 8, 2020 unless otherwise extended, modified, or terminated.

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Application and Screening Brochure

Ordinances, Code, and Administrative Rules

Ordinance 189580 amended by Ordinance 189714

30.01.086 Evaluation of Applicants for Dwelling Units

30.01.086 Application and Screening Interim Rules (effective 07/29/2020) (213.71 Kb)

Notices and Additional Documents

Required notices for applicant:

Notice 30.01.086.C.3.B - Modification or Accommodation (414.41 Kb)

Notice 30.01.086.C.3.C - Application and Screening Rights and Responsibilities (419.92 Kb)

Additional Documents:

Application and Screening Administrative Rule - Cover Sheet (178.64 Kb)

Table 30.01.086.D.2.a-b - Application and Screening Minimum Income Requirement (402.12 Kb)

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News and notices

July 29, 2020

Public Comment on Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules for FAIR Ordinances

July 29, 2020

Notice of New Interim Rules

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