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About Portland's Housing Bond | Framework

A $258.4 million voter-backed initiative to create more affordable housing in Portland — now and for the future.
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About SW Corridor Inclusive Communities

Purpose, background, timeline, and contact information for the SW Corridor Inclusive Communities project.
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About the Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing project

Purpose, background, timeline, and contact information for the Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing project.
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About the Rental Services Office

The Rental Services Office operates a helpline and provides on-site technical assistance and information specific to Mandatory Renter Relocation Assistance. The RSO is a resource for both landlords and renters.
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Application and Screening

Permanent administrative rules, code, and ordinances
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Apply for home repair loan

Homeowners who live in the Interstate Corridor or the Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Areas (URAs) may be eligible for a no-interest loan of up to $40,000 to fund repairs, like a leaky roof, or electrical and plumbing issues. Households must income-qualify (see Income Guidelines).
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Apply for relocation assistance exemption

Under specific situations outlined in the policy and the Administrative Rules, a rental unit may be eligible for an exemption from mandatory renter relocation assistance. Carefully review the exemption criteria and administrative rules before applying. See 90-day Executive Order, effective 4/1/2020.
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Bond Opportunity Solicitation (BOS) - Spring 2019

The Bond Opportunity Solicitation invites development partners to submit proposals to develop affordable housing focused on meeting the goals, priorities and guidelines in Portland’s Housing Bond Policy Framework. Proposals may include new construction, acquisition and/or rehabilitation.
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Driveway Design Exceptions

How to apply for an exception to the driveway standards of 17.28.110.
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Driveway Permits

Information on Driveway Permits for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.
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Driveway Standards

Standards for Driveway access for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.
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Fair Housing

What is fair housing? Learn about the federal, state, and local laws that protect people from illegal housing discrimination.
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Federal and Private Mortgage Relief

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.
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Federal and Private Mortgage Relief | FAQ

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.
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Inclusionary Housing

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.
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Mandatory Renter Relocation Assistance

Renters in Portland who are served a no-cause eviction or encounter any of the triggering events may have the right to be paid relocation assistance from their landlord. Landlords must notify RSO of the payment. For eligible exemptions, see the Administrative Rules.
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Metro Regional Housing Bond

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.
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Notify of a relocation payment

Relocation assistance is paid to the tenant and triggered by the specific events listed in the Administrative Rules. The landlord must notify PHB within 30 days by submitting a Notice of Relocation Payment form.
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Option 1: Build On-Site at 80% MFI | Inclusionary Housing

A minimum of 15%* of the units must be affordable at 80% MFI, except within the Central City and Gateway Plan Districts, where 20% of the units must be affordable.
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Option 2: Build On-Site at 60% MFI | Inclusionary Housing

Applicants can elect to make 10% of units affordable at 60% MFI in buildings within the Central City and Gateway Plan Districts, or 8%* of units in buildings in all other areas.

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