Portland awards $23M for affordable housing upgrades

Portland awards $23M for affordable housing upgrades

Seven projects have been awarded a total of $23 million for their preservation efforts to keep affordable housing accessible in the city of Portland. In Brief: $23 million awarded to preserve 484 affordable units in Portland Seven projects across eight sites to receive capital upgrades Improvements include seismic, HVAC, energy and safety updates Four projects will incorporate renewable energy enhancements The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB)…

Affordable Housing in Portland - Is the Dream Still Possible?

Hosted by: Jacqueline KeelerProduced by: KBOOProgram:: Wednesday Talk RadioAir date: Wed, 07/23/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00amLast week, Portland City Council voted 10-0 to approve an ordinance temporarily exempting new residential projects from system development charges from August 15, 2024 to September 30, 2028. Will this work to offset Trump’s cuts in federal housing funds?  In this episode of Wednesday Talk Radio we will discuss the state of housi…