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State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

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Information for homeowners, renters, landlords, and home buyers

News and notices

Notice of Temporary and Draft Permanent Rules for the Affordable Housing System Development Charge (SDC) Exemption Program

The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by October 23, 2026. A hybrid public hearing will be held on October 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Follow the link to register.

Public notice


Portland Housing Bureau publishes new report: "Advancing Housing Stability in Portland"

City Council directed the bureau to study social housing and alternative financing and ownership models; the resulting study proposes an array of recommendations to improve Portland's housing system.

Press release


The Jade Apartments Have Opened

The Jade Apartments are now open in Powellhurst-Gilbert, bringing 40 new affordable, family-focused units to the neighborhood. 26 units have 2-3 bedrooms to accommodate families with kids, and 5 units are regulated at 30% AMI for extremely low-income tenants.

Updated Blog post


New Affordable Housing Now Open at 73Foster

73Foster has opened on SE Foster Road, containing 64 units, from studios to 3-bedrooms. 29 units are family-sized and 22 offer Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) with wrap-around services for those exiting homelessness. The project was supported by the Metro Affordable Housing Bond.

Blog post


Construction and maintenance

Upcoming events

82nd Avenue Area TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

The monthly meeting of the 82nd Avenue Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom. NOTE: In-person location is AYCO, 2110 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Label: Cancelled
Label: Public meeting
Available online

SPACC TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

The monthly meeting of the SPACC Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Label: Public meeting
Available online

Rental Education Week 2026

Join us for the 2nd annual Portland Rental Education Week, hosted by PHB's Rental Services Office! FREE 1-hour educational sessions, 12-1 p.m. every day. Learn about fair housing, sale requirements of occupied rentals, conflict management, and rental property maintenance standards. Register online.

through 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Label: Classes and activities
Available online

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