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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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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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RSC Recommendations to City Council for COVID Impacted Rental Housing Stabilization
The Rental Services Commission forwards our recommendations for the actions we believe City Council should take to address the significant impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the rental market.
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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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Grace Period extended under COVID Eviction Moratorium
Tenants who have submitted a declaration now have until February 28, 2022 to pay their accrued rents from the emergency period (April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021).
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Rental Housing Application and Screening: New 2021 Income Requirement Table
Updated table for determining minimum income requirements for rental housing applicants under PCC 30.01.086.
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New training sessions for Renters and Case Managers on Portland Landlord-Tenant Law
Free trainings added for April and May 2021. Register to attend a virtual training session.
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Free training sessions for Landlords on the COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
New trainings added, March to May 2021. Register to attend a virtual training session. Use discount code: Free4PortLandlord
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State of Oregon Opens Landlord Compensation Fund Program Application Portal
The first monthly application round for the State of Oregon's Landlord Compensation Fund has opened. Apply February 17, 2021 through 4 p.m. on March 2, 2021.
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Multnomah County rescinds local eviction moratorium
On January 14, 2021, Multnomah County rescinded Ordinance 1287 which provided additional COVID-19 eviction protections to Multnomah County and City of Portland renters.
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Free training sessions for Landlords on Portland Landlord-Tenant Law
New trainings added for January to May 2021. Register to attend a virtual training session.
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Permanent Administrative Rules for Portland Application and Screening and Portland Security Deposit Policies (“FAIR” Ordinances)
Authorized under Portland City Code Title 30.01.086 and 30.01.087
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COVID-19 Oregon Eviction Moratorium Extension
Oregon Eviction Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 in certain circumstances.
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COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extension
Multnomah County Eviction Moratorium extended through July 2, 2021
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Permanent Administrative Rules for Mandatory Relocation Assistance Exemption Eligibility and Approval
Authorized under Portland City Code Title 30.01.085
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New training sessions added for Case Managers
November and January sessions on SB608 and Relocation Assistance and FAIR Ordinances.
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