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Application and Screening

Information

Permanent administrative rules, code, and ordinances

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Application and Screening Brochure

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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 Permanent Rules (effective 01/08/2021) (232.38 Kb)

Notices and Additional Documents

Required notices for applicant:

Notice 30.01.086.C.3.B - Modification or Accommodation (371.45 Kb)

Notice 30.01.086.C.3.C - Application and Screening Rights and Responsibilities (372.24 Kb)

Additional Documents:

Application and Screening Administrative Rule - Cover Sheet (182.16 Kb)

2021 Minimum Income Requirement table (Effective 05/01/2021):

Table 30.01.086.D.2.a-b - Application and Screening Minimum Income Requirement 2021 (356.2 Kb)

Topics

Rent or own property

News and notices

Rental Housing Application and Screening: New 2021 Income Requirement Table

News Article

April 28, 2021 1:48 pm

New training sessions for Renters and Case Managers on Portland Landlord-Tenant Law

Blog Post

April 2, 2021 11:50 am

Free training sessions for Landlords on the COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium

Blog Post

March 19, 2021 4:30 pm

Free training sessions for Landlords on Portland Landlord-Tenant Law

Blog Post

January 8, 2021 4:30 pm

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