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Housing Bureau

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Community and Economic Development
Portland Housing Bureau fosters an inclusive and sustainable city by creating stable, and long-term housing opportunities for Portlanders. We fund affordable housing, ensure protections for renters, and preserve existing homes.
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Affordable housing opportunities

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Social Housing Study for Portland

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North/Northeast Preference Policy

PHB Solicitations

Data and Reports

Portland's Housing Bond

Risk Analysis and Compliance (RAC)

About PHB

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Related offices, programs, and projects

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Rental Services Office

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Home Ownership and Home Repair

Affordable housing being built. A river and view in the background.

Affordable Housing Development Funding and Incentives

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N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy

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Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District Committees

News

Intent to Request Release of Funds: Healthy Homes Production Program

The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record by 5pm on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

Public notice

Intent to Request Release of Funds: Home Repair Grant Program

The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record by 5:00pm on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

Public notice

Summer 2025 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter

Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.

Newsletter

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2024 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report

Presenting the 2024 progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.

News article

A photo of Henry, a resident of Francis + Clare Place, a Portland Housing Bond-funded affordable housing project.
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Events

Home Sharing Capacity Building Grant

PHB is offering funding to support capacity building for organizations that promote home sharing. Applicants must register in advance in WebGrants by December 12. Application deadline: Wednesday, December 17 at 12:00pm.

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Bids and Proposals

Cully TIF District Community Leadership Committee Meeting

The Cully Community Leadership Committee will hold its monthly meeting at Native American Youth and Family Center from 6-8 pm. Attend in person or via Zoom.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Cully TIF District Community Leadership Committee Meeting

The Cully Community Leadership Committee will hold its monthly meeting at Native American Youth and Family Center from 6-8 pm. Attend in person or via Zoom.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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