The Portland Housing Bureau is releasing a draft of technical changes to the Mandatory Relocation Assistance Exemption Eligibility and Approval Process administrative rules. These changes provide additional clarity to the public regarding the Relocation Assistance exemption process, including the expansion of the definition section and clarification around the process for Exemptions 3 and 4.
The public is invited to testify on the technical changes of the proposed draft. Changes to the existing rule are shown in underline or strikethrough on the proposed draft:
Authorized under Portland City Code Title 30.01.085
Submitting Testimony
Beginning Monday, October 2, 2023, you can submit testimony or feedback on the draft. Testimony may be submitted via email, fax, letter, or in person or virtually at the public hearing (details below). Written comments or testimony must be received by December 1, 2023 and must include a first and last name to be considered.
Email to RentalServices@portlandoregon.gov
Fax testimony to: 503-823-2387
Mail testimony to:
PHB c/o Mandatory Relocation Assistance Exemption Eligibility and Approval Process
1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 7007
Portland, OR 97201- Share your testimony in person or virtually at the public hearing:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hybrid: on Zoom and at PHB
Register here
Translation and interpretation
To request translation services at the hearing, please contact us at least five business days prior. Submit requests to Niki Luneclair at Niki.Luneclair@portlandoregon.gov.
Questions
If you have questions regarding the proposed rule changes or the rulemaking process, please contact the Relocation Assistance Rules Coordinator: Niki.Luneclair@portlandoregon.gov.