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Home ownership programs – Development incentives for affordable housing units that are being developed and will be sold to eligible homebuyers. Find information and how to apply.
Rental Programs – Development incentives for affordable housing units that will be rented to eligible households. Find information and how to apply.
The Down Payment Assistance Loan (DPAL) is designed with favorable terms to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home within the city limits of Portland. See eligibility details on this page. Contact one of the community partners listed below to get started.
What are the elements of a well-written project description for an environmental review?
The Eviction Legal Defense Program provides eviction legal defense services to tenants facing eviction. Previously funded by the American Rescue Plan, investing in Portland’s recovery, the program continues to deliver through the Rental Services Office – a city resource for landlords and tenants.
Meet PHB's executive leadership and management team. Director's Calendar and management contact information can be found here.

Fair Housing

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What is fair housing? Learn about the federal, state, and local laws that protect people from illegal housing discrimination.
Information on mortgage relief for federal and private mortgage holders. Many links are provided to help you find the right resources. This is a good place to start.
Many banks are taking steps to accommodate affected customers through hardship programs, small business support, extended banker availability hours and other measures to address individual circumstances. View Frequently Asked Questions on this page.
HOLTE Program
The HOME Program monitors compliance related to HOME funding received from the City of Portland, and uses industry-standard forms and guidelines to complete reviews.
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This Portland Housing Bureau program offers down payment and closing costs assistance for first and non-first-time homebuyers looking to purchase a home within Portland city limits. Applicants work directly with Approved Lenders to access the homebuyer assistance.
Portland Housing Bureau funds the community organizations listed below to provide services to help homeowners repair and retain their homes. Find help for small to large repair projects, accessibility modifications, home retention case management, foreclosure prevention counseling, and more.

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 critical home repairs to continue living safely in their homes. Learn more about this program on this page.
The application for HOLTE is initiated by the home builder prior to obtaining a building permit. Verified homebuyers who meet the income limit requirement and purchase a HOLTE-approved home can receive a 10-year property tax exemption on structural improvements to the home. See program details.
HOLTE Program
The Homeowner Foreclosure Prevention program works through partner organizations to provide foreclosure prevention counseling and, where needed, financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan, which is investing in Portland’s recovery.
Instructions for developers and builders to apply for SDC Exemptions during the building approval process. List of required documents and application fees.
The HUD environmental review process is required for proposed projects that wish to apply for specific HUD funding programs. For agencies in Multnomah County, City of Portland, and City of Gresham, submit a request through the online forms.
The City of Portland has identified the need for a minimum of 23,000 additional housing units to serve low and moderate-income households. The Inclusionary Housing program is designed to help meet this need, working to preserve economically diverse neighborhoods and housing affordability.
Compliance requirements for City of Portland rental projects, including MULTE, Inclusionary Housing, and several Affordable Housing Development Incentive Programs.
The Housing Bureau periodically reviews the Inclusionary Housing program and makes necessary adjustments. For this periodic review, the analysis priorities, analysis components, and project teams, are referred to as the Inclusionary Housing Calibration Study.
AMI calculator and other tools. Income limits are published annually.