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5-Year MULTE Extension
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Project eligibility requirements and review process. The extension is available to projects with applications submitted before February 1, 2017, and restricting affordability at 60% of area median income. Contact PHB to confirm eligibility and request application forms.
About PHB
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Welcome to the Housing Bureau! Learn about what we do to support equitable access to affordable housing.
Median family income (MFI) charts for rental and homeownership units restricted under the Deeper Housing Affordability programs.
Median family income (MFI) charts for rental and homeownership for the Inclusionary Housing (IH) program and related exemption programs.
Learn more about the City of Portland's Affordable Housing Construction Excise Tax, what it pays for, and how it is applied.
Learn about incentive programs available for the development of affordable housing units in Portland. Select a category to view quick comparison tables to help you find which programs best fit your project, as well as administrative rules and how to apply.
Affordable Housing Development Maps
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Explore affordable housing developments built or planned for completion within the next few years.
Affordable housing opportunities
City of Portland Website
Find affordable housing opportunities - open and in development.
The Affordable Housing SDC Exemption Program has different requirements dependent on whether the exempted unit will be sold to home buyers or rented. This page covers information for builders who intend to sell the exempted unit.
The Affordable Housing SDC Exemption Program has different requirements dependent on whether the exempted unit will be sold to home buyers or rented. This page covers information for building owners that intend to rent out the exempted unit.
Affordable Housing Set-Aside Policy
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Learn about the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Set-Aside Policy for affordable housing
PHB's Affordable Housing SDC Exemption Program assists developers by reducing development costs when building affordable residential housing. Developers are exempt from paying SDCs levied by the City of Portland only when those units meet the Affordable Housing SDC Exemption Program requirements.
The Down Payment Assistance Loan is designed with favorable terms to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home within the city limits of Portland. The Down Payment Assistance Loan is a second mortgage loan funded by the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB).
Apply for a Home Repair Loan
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The Home Repair Loan Program provides a 0% interest loan to help eligible homeowners with low and moderate incomes make improvements and upgrades to continue living safely in their homes. How to apply.
Apply for a Lead Grant
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Area Median Income Calculator
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Use the AMI Calculator to estimate a household's area median income level. You will need two numbers: 1) number of people in the household and 2) the household's annual income. AMI limits are published annually. Also see PHB's page on "Income, Rent, and Utility Limits" for more tables.
Background Materials
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2016-2017 background materials for the Inclusionary Housing program
Book an appointment at PHB
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Have questions or need help with an application? Meet with a PHB staff, in person or virtually. Schedule in-person appointments online here.
Builder Application & Requirements
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HOLTE Program
Buying a Home
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Programs and resources for homebuyers. Find links to local agencies that provide homebuyer education and for other helpful resources.
The Central Eastside Corridor TIF District Working Group will provide guidance to determine the near-term vision, investment priorities, and long-term governance of the district through a co-creation model with PHB and Prosper Portland staff.
List of Community Based Development Organizations (CBDO) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). See certification requirements.
Client Information System (CIS)
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Resources, documents, and forms for users of WellSky Community Services (formerly called "ServicePoint") within the PHB Client Information System (formerly "NWSSC" HMIS) implementation.
The Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan that sets out a collaborative vision for community development in the Portland area. Learn about the Consolidated Plan and the annual Action Plan.
COVID-19 Homeless Services
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The County/City Joint Office of Homeless Services provides shelter, street outreach services, and survival support to providers to help unsheltered people stay safe during the pandemic. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan, which is investing in Portland’s recovery – and our future.
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