Housing & Community Development

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BHCD

Bureau of Housing and Community Development

421 SW 6th Ave, Suite 1100

Portland, OR 97204

(503) 823-2375

(503) 823-2387 fax

E-mail: BHCDinfo@ci.portland.or.us

What's New

Changing Lives

Economic Opportunity Initiative Brochure highlighting Portland's economic opportunity programs and projects. More about the Initiative

Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness

in Portland & Multnomah County.

Permanent Supportive Housing Toolkit

Guidelines and best practices for planning, developing, and operating a Permanent Supportive Housing project.

Upcoming Homeownership Events

If you or someone you know is interested in buying a home, come to one of these informational homebuyer fairs.

Schools, Families, Housing Initiative

Commissioner Erik Sten's efforts to increase enrollment in Portland's public schools.

Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC)

Community Policy Advisory Commission

Demographic Maps

Portland demographic maps included in the 2005 Analysis of Impediments

2008 Median Family Income (MFI) Chart

Welcome to Portland's

Bureau of Housing and Community Development

Young family sitting on porch

Mission

To make Portland a more livable city for all by bringing low-income people and community resources together.

The City of Portland will make reasonable accomodation for people with disabilities. Please notify us no less than five (5) business days prior to the event by phone 503-823-2375, by the City's TTY at 503-823-6868, or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

Find out more about our three campaigns:

Economic Opportunity Ending Homelessness Low Income Housing

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROJECT SUPPORT FUNDING

The City of Portland, Bureau of Housing and Community Development is announcing the availability of federal housing funds to support the development of affordable housing consistent with citywide housing goals. Applications and more information regarding eligibility for funding are available by clicking here. Contact Daniel Ledezma, Housing Program Coordinator with questions at dledezma@ci.portland.or.us or 503.823.4136

Consolidated Plan-Draft of the 2008-09 Action Plan:

2008-09 Action Plan

Ways to Comment and Public Hearing:

HCDC web page

Focus on rental housing issues:

Quality Rental Housing Workgroup

Looking for housing or services in the Portland Area
visit these websites: