@PortlandHousing

Official account of the Portland Housing Bureau. We fund affordable housing, ensure protection for renters, and preserve existing homes in Portland, OR.

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We want to hear from you! 🎤🏘 Join a Community Roundtable to provide critical input on the City's Unified Housing Strategy. This October, via Zoom on in-person at sessions all across Portland. Food, childcare, and interpretation provided. Learn more: portland.gov/phb/unified-hou…

Unified Housing Strategy

The City of Portland is working towards a Unified Housing Strategy, which will align our priorities as a City and a broader housing community, ensuring that we have a clear path to collectively...

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Looking for work that makes a difference in your community? The City of Portland is hiring for jobs across a wide range of fields and career paths. When you join the City, you help serve our community, strengthen public trust and make Portland a more equitable and livable place. We’re committed to equitable service delivery and to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and supported. Featured job opportunity: Housing Director Join the City of Portland as its Housing Director (Director II) and spearhead one of the nation’s most complex housing systems. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio—over 19,000 affordable units—shaping financing, preservation, and renter protections across the affordability and homelessness continuum. Partnering with Metro, County, HUD, community nonprofits, and private developers, you'll guide major funding programs including CDBG, HOME, housing bonds, and TIF. The role calls for an equity centered, strategic leader to revitalize operations, shape long term recovery efforts, and ensure stable, inclusive housing pathways for all Portlanders. Explore current job openings and learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. #Portland #Jobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland
Photo of person in yellow jacket crouching infront of open HVAC unit. Text reads “Employment Opportunities: Job Openings at the City of Portland. Learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. City of Portland seal and wordmark. #WeArePortland

ALT Photo of person in yellow jacket crouching infront of open HVAC unit. Text reads “Employment Opportunities: Job Openings at the City of Portland. Learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. City of Portland seal and wordmark. #WeArePortland

Photo of the Portlandia statue at the Portland Building. Visit Portland.gov/Jobs to view recently posted Job Opportunities, as of October 12, 2026.

ALT Photo of the Portlandia statue at the Portland Building. Visit Portland.gov/Jobs to view recently posted Job Opportunities, as of October 12, 2026.

Newly constructed blue gray multi story housing buildings sit behind a modern outdoor play area with climbing equipment and yellow play structures. A dark blue text box overlays the bottom of the image with job details for a Housing Director position, including salary, a brief role description, and a link to apply at Portland.gov/Jobs.

ALT Newly constructed blue gray multi story housing buildings sit behind a modern outdoor play area with climbing equipment and yellow play structures. A dark blue text box overlays the bottom of the image with job details for a Housing Director position, including salary, a brief role description, and a link to apply at Portland.gov/Jobs.

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The Portland Housing Bureau has awarded PCEF dollars to five affordable housing projects. These awards will help reduce emissions, lower operating costs, improve resident comfort, and support long-term affordability in 327 new affordable homes. Learn more: portland.gov/phb/news/2026/1…
Renderings of the five projects awarded PCEF funding by PHB in October 2026: Garfield Commons, Path Home Family Village, Monarca, Mississippi Heights, and the Flatworks Building.

ALT Renderings of the five projects awarded PCEF funding by PHB in October 2026: Garfield Commons, Path Home Family Village, Monarca, Mississippi Heights, and the Flatworks Building.

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The Portland Housing Bureau has selected affordable housing projects to be developed on two sites owned by the bureau in Mt. Tabor and Hazelwood, which will support the City's efforts to address our affordable housing shortage. Learn more: portland.gov/phb/news/2026/9…
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Join PHB's Rental Services Office for Rental Education Week - Oct. 5-9 FREE one-hour webinars led by partner agencies, on important topics in rental housing like fair housing, property maintenance, conflict management, and more. Register by 9/30: portland.gov/phb/rental-ed-w…
Graphic with illustration of house and key, reads: "Rental Education Week - October 5-9, 2026. Free lunchtime webinars on: Conflict management, fair housing basics, sale/purchase of occupied rentals, property maintenance. All sessions via Zoom. Overview of PHB and RSO at every session. Register by 9/30 at portland.gov/phb/rental-ed-week-2026"

ALT Graphic with illustration of house and key, reads: "Rental Education Week - October 5-9, 2026. Free lunchtime webinars on: Conflict management, fair housing basics, sale/purchase of occupied rentals, property maintenance. All sessions via Zoom. Overview of PHB and RSO at every session. Register by 9/30 at portland.gov/phb/rental-ed-week-2026"

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PHB is pleased to announce a new report: "Advancing Housing Stability in Portland." This report is the culmination of a Council-directed study of social housing and alternative financing models, in response to Portland's housing crisis. Read the report: portland.gov/phb/social-hous…
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The Jade Apartments,developed by @APANOCUF and @GormanUSA has now opened in Powellhurst-Gilbert. Of the 40 new affordable homes located here, 26 units are family-sized and 5 are reserved for extremely low-income households earning 30% AMI or less. /1
Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of The Jade Apartments overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: The Jade Apartments. 40 affordable units, 1-3 bedrooms. 5deeply affordable units for <30% AMI. Community garden, play area, courtyards."

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of The Jade Apartments overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: The Jade Apartments. 40 affordable units, 1-3 bedrooms. 5deeply affordable units for <30% AMI. Community garden, play area, courtyards."

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The Jade includes two courtyards, a community garden, a play area, management and resident services offices, and 31 parking spaces. APANO provides resident services for all tenants, and their offices are located nearby. /3
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This is the 7th and last Metro Housing Bond-funded project to open in Portland this year. The Metro Bond is on track to exceed all major goals, producing new affordable housing for over 5000 Portlanders in need. Thank you to the voters for supporting projects like the Jade!
Portland Housing Bureau graphic reading: "Metro Housing Bond: Portland Score Card. GOAL: 1,475 TOTAL UNITS - EXCEEDED: 2,154+ UNITS. GOAL: 300 UNITS OF PSH - EXCEEDED: 393+ UNITS. GOAL: 737 FAMILY-SIZED UNITS - EXCEEDED: 988+ UNITS. GOAL: 605 UNITS AT 30% AMI - EXCEEDED: 698+ UNITS. $211 million = affordable homes for 5,300+ Portlanders. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic reading: "Metro Housing Bond: Portland Score Card. GOAL: 1,475 TOTAL UNITS - EXCEEDED: 2,154+ UNITS. GOAL: 300 UNITS OF PSH - EXCEEDED: 393+ UNITS. GOAL: 737 FAMILY-SIZED UNITS - EXCEEDED: 988+ UNITS. GOAL: 605 UNITS AT 30% AMI - EXCEEDED: 698+ UNITS. $211 million = affordable homes for 5,300+ Portlanders. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

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73Foster is now open, with 63 new affordable homes on SE Foster, including 22 units of Permanent Supportive Housing for those exiting homelessness and 29 units sized for families with kids. 10 units are ADA accessible, and the project includes several accessibility features. /1
Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of 73Foster overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: 73Foster. Opened August 2026. 64 affordable units, studios to 3-bedrooms. 22 Permanent Supportive Housing units. Energy-efficient and accessible design features."

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of 73Foster overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: 73Foster. Opened August 2026. 64 affordable units, studios to 3-bedrooms. 22 Permanent Supportive Housing units. Energy-efficient and accessible design features."

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Developed by REACH CDC, 73Foster is located near schools, groceries, transit, and the @PDXParksandRec Mt. Scott Community Center. PHB awarded @PortlandBPS PCEF funds for energy-efficient HVAC and insulation, and a solar array, to improve comfort and mitigate utility costs. /2
73Foster, a four-story gray apartment building.

ALT 73Foster, a four-story gray apartment building.

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73Foster was funded in part by the @oregonmetro Housing Bond. The Bond will provide affordable homes for over 5000 low-income Portlanders, with 1456 units now open. Thank you to metro-area voters for supporting affordable housing! Learn more: portland.gov/phb/constructio…
Portland Housing Bureau graphic reading: "Metro Housing Bond: Portland Score Card. GOAL: 1,475 TOTAL UNITS - EXCEEDED: 2,154+ UNITS. GOAL: 300 UNITS OF PSH - EXCEEDED: 393+ UNITS. GOAL: 737 FAMILY-SIZED UNITS - EXCEEDED: 988+ UNITS. GOAL: 605 UNITS AT 30% AMI - EXCEEDED: 698+ UNITS. $211 million = affordable homes for 5,300+ Portlanders. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic reading: "Metro Housing Bond: Portland Score Card. GOAL: 1,475 TOTAL UNITS - EXCEEDED: 2,154+ UNITS. GOAL: 300 UNITS OF PSH - EXCEEDED: 393+ UNITS. GOAL: 737 FAMILY-SIZED UNITS - EXCEEDED: 988+ UNITS. GOAL: 605 UNITS AT 30% AMI - EXCEEDED: 698+ UNITS. $211 million = affordable homes for 5,300+ Portlanders. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

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We celebrated another wonderful grand opening last week at M Carter Commons, a new affordable housing community from @ULPDX and Northwest Housing Alternatives. These 62 studios and 1-bedrooms are designed with older adults in mind, and include numerous accessibility features. /1
Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of M Carter Commons overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: M Carter Commons. Opened May 2026. 62 affordable units, studios and 1-bedrooms. 21 deeply affordable units for <30% AMI. Targeted to seniors, located near medical services.

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of M Carter Commons overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: M Carter Commons. Opened May 2026. 62 affordable units, studios and 1-bedrooms. 21 deeply affordable units for <30% AMI. Targeted to seniors, located near medical services.

Project representatives and guests, including former State Senator Marget Carter, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, former Governor Ted Kulongoski and former First Lady Mary Oberst, as well as leaders from Urban League, Northwest Housing Alternatives, and the City of Portland cut the ribbon at M Carter Commons, in front of a large mural depicting Carter among civil rights icons and Portland scenery.

ALT Project representatives and guests, including former State Senator Marget Carter, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, former Governor Ted Kulongoski and former First Lady Mary Oberst, as well as leaders from Urban League, Northwest Housing Alternatives, and the City of Portland cut the ribbon at M Carter Commons, in front of a large mural depicting Carter among civil rights icons and Portland scenery.

The front of M Carter Commons, a six-story white and beige apartment building.

ALT The front of M Carter Commons, a six-story white and beige apartment building.

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In his remarks, City Administrator Lee noted the critical @PortlandBPS PCEF investments in high-efficiency HVAC and insulation, helping low-income tenants save on utilities and improving comfort. M Carter Commons is optimally located next to Overlook Park and @KPNorthwest. /3
Portland City Administrator Raymond C. Lee III speaks a the grand opening of M Carter Commons in front of a large crowd in the building's community room.

ALT Portland City Administrator Raymond C. Lee III speaks a the grand opening of M Carter Commons in front of a large crowd in the building's community room.

A large painting in the hallway at M Carter Commons depicting black students in gowns and mortarboards alongside their ancestors in a Portland setting.

ALT A large painting in the hallway at M Carter Commons depicting black students in gowns and mortarboards alongside their ancestors in a Portland setting.

the protected courtyard at M Carter Commons, with small trees, benches, and sunlight.

ALT the protected courtyard at M Carter Commons, with small trees, benches, and sunlight.

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PHB funded this project via the voter-backed @oregonmetro Affordable Housing Bond, which has opened 1,400 affordable homes in Portland. This progress is real, but we'll need to keep investing in order to meet the need. Learn more about M Carter Commons: portland.gov/phb/constructio…
Map of Portland showing the 27 current Metro Bond projects and their statuses as of July 2026. Sidebar reads: "$211 million allocated to Portland. 1,475 unit goal. 2,154+ units open or in development. 5,300+ Portlanders housed. 1,392 units open. 104 units expected 2026. 658 units expected 2027-2029. 988+ family-sized units. 393+ Permanent Supportive Housing units. 698+ deeply affordable units. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

ALT Map of Portland showing the 27 current Metro Bond projects and their statuses as of July 2026. Sidebar reads: "$211 million allocated to Portland. 1,475 unit goal. 2,154+ units open or in development. 5,300+ Portlanders housed. 1,392 units open. 104 units expected 2026. 658 units expected 2027-2029. 988+ family-sized units. 393+ Permanent Supportive Housing units. 698+ deeply affordable units. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

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As Councilor Avalos noted in her remarks, 40% of Portland's children live in District 1, and Garden Park Estates is designed to serve them, with 103 2-3 bedroom units, large open spaces, and youth programs from IHI. The project is near transit, parks, schools, and groceries. /3
Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos speaks at the Garden Park Estates grand opening

ALT Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos speaks at the Garden Park Estates grand opening

A bedroom in a two-bedroom unit at Garden Park Estates.

ALT A bedroom in a two-bedroom unit at Garden Park Estates.

Numerous townhouse-style units in white and charcoal with yellow, green and blue awnings at Garden Park Estates.

ALT Numerous townhouse-style units in white and charcoal with yellow, green and blue awnings at Garden Park Estates.

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This project was funded via the voter-backed Metro Affordable Housing Bond, which is bringing over 2100 affordable homes to Portland. These homes will house thousands of low-income families in the coming decades. Learn more about Garden Park Estates: portland.gov/phb/constructio…
Map of Portland showing the 27 current Metro Bond projects and their statuses as of July 2026. Sidebar reads: "$211 million allocated to Portland. 1,475 unit goal. 2,154+ units open or in development. 5,300+ Portlanders housed. 1,392 units open. 104 units expected 2026. 658 units expected 2027-2029. 988+ family-sized units. 393+ Permanent Supportive Housing units. 698+ deeply affordable units. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

ALT Map of Portland showing the 27 current Metro Bond projects and their statuses as of July 2026. Sidebar reads: "$211 million allocated to Portland. 1,475 unit goal. 2,154+ units open or in development. 5,300+ Portlanders housed. 1,392 units open. 104 units expected 2026. 658 units expected 2027-2029. 988+ family-sized units. 393+ Permanent Supportive Housing units. 698+ deeply affordable units. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."

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Last week, we joined @innovhousing and funding partners @oregonmetro @OregonHCS and @PortlandBPS PCEF to celebrate the grand opening of Garden Park Estates, a project in Powellhurst-Gilbert with 54 new and 62 re-developed affordable 2-story townhomes and ADA-accessible units. /1
Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of Garden Park Estates overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: Garden Park Estates. 63 rehab + 54 new = 117 units, studios to 3-bedrooms. 25 Permanent Supportive Housing units. Outdoor courtyard and youth arts program.

ALT Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of Garden Park Estates overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: Garden Park Estates. 63 rehab + 54 new = 117 units, studios to 3-bedrooms. 25 Permanent Supportive Housing units. Outdoor courtyard and youth arts program.

Large open courtyard with lawn at Garden Park Estates, surrounded by two-story townhouse-style apartments in white and charcoal, ith blue and green awnings.

ALT Large open courtyard with lawn at Garden Park Estates, surrounded by two-story townhouse-style apartments in white and charcoal, ith blue and green awnings.

Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos, Metro Council President Juan Carlos Gonzalez, and PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso pose together at the Garden Park Estates grand opening.

ALT Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos, Metro Council President Juan Carlos Gonzalez, and PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso pose together at the Garden Park Estates grand opening.

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25 units at Garden Park are designated as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for those exiting homelessness, and come with wrap-around supportive services and deep rent subsidies. PCEF funding was used for energy-efficient HVAC, heat-pump water heaters, and a solar array. /2
A row of townhome-style apartments at Garden Park Estates, white and charcoal with yellow awnings and gabled roofs, with a large lawn outside.

ALT A row of townhome-style apartments at Garden Park Estates, white and charcoal with yellow awnings and gabled roofs, with a large lawn outside.

The kitchen in an ADA-accessible unit at Garden Park Estates, with pale wood cabinetry and white appliances in an open floor plan.

ALT The kitchen in an ADA-accessible unit at Garden Park Estates, with pale wood cabinetry and white appliances in an open floor plan.

PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso speaks at the Garden Park Estates grand opening.

ALT PCEF Program Manager Sam Baraso speaks at the Garden Park Estates grand opening.

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