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Information for contractors who are interested in bidding on and completing work for clients of the PHB's Home Repair Loan Program.
The Portland Lead Hazard Control Program provides an evaluation of lead-based paint hazards and financial assistance to reduce lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing occupied by qualified low- and moderate-income households.

Metro Housing Bond

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In 2018, voters approved a $652.8 million affordable housing bond measure to create permanently affordable homes across Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties. Metro is working with local partners and communities to bring affordable homes to 12,000 people: seniors, families and veterans.
Under the MULTE Program, multiple-unit projects with 20 or more residential dwelling units receive a ten-year property tax exemption on some or all of the residential and residential related structural improvements to the property as long as program requirements are met.
Local rent relief for tenant households with incomes at or below 80% area median income who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
The tax exemption is intended to benefit low-income renters by alleviating property tax burden on those agencies that provide this housing opportunity.
PHB's public meetings are hosted on Zoom. Here are some tips to help you get connected.

Opportunity Mapping

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The Opportunity Map identifies levels of opportunity in Portland neighborhoods. Using a 5-point scale, the map is based on variables that include childhood education, employment, transportation, access to family wage jobs, and access to community amenities that promote heathy, active living.
A minimum of 20% of the units must be affordable at 80% MFI.
Applicants can elect to make 10% of units affordable at 60% MFI.
Applicants can elect to build IH Units off-site in another new development (New Construction Receiving Building), on a separate site from the multifamily development that is subject to the IH Program requirements (Sending Building).
Applicants can elect to designate IH Units in an existing building (Existing Receiving Building), on a separate site from the multifamily development subject to the IH Program requirements (Sending Building).
Applicants may pay a fee-in-lieu in place of providing affordable units. PHB staff calculate the fee amount due by multiplying the gross square footage of the residential and residential-related areas of the building by the Fee-in-Lieu Factor.
Tenant rent relief in the State of Oregon. How to apply. Application closed March 22.
Relief for residential landlords who have been unable to collect rent due to tenant hardships related to COVID-19.
5-Year Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER
Learn about eligibility requirements for this PCEF grant program. Administered through PHB, Strategic Program 1 supports clean energy in regulated multifamily affordable housing.
This policy focuses on three metrics: energy, water, and indoor air quality. PHB has implemented minor updates and plans to implement a second, more holistic policy update following a comprehensive review of the policy and incorporating input from community members and expert stakeholders.

PHB Budget

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Portland Housing Bureau budget information and documents.
If you have questions about HMIS or ServicePoint, best to start with your agency admin or local trainer.

PHB Data Window

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PHB Employee Portal

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PHB staff forms and resources. Log in to access.