Portland, OR • IH Program Guide

Portland Inclusionary Housing Below-Market Map

Explore rent-capped luxury apartments across Pearl District, Central Eastside, Slabtown, and Lloyd District governed by Portland Housing Bureau rules.

Standard Tier

60% AMI

IH Cap

Capped Rent

~$1090/mo

Save ~$1060/mo

1-Person Cap

$51,250

HUD FY2026 Ceiling

Market Average

$2150/mo

$12,720/yr savings

Portland AMI Eligibility Checker

HUD 2026

Enter your gross annual income to see which IH AMI tiers and maximum rent caps you unlock in Portland.

Annual Household Income ($)

Household Size

Estimated AMI Status: Evaluating...

Max Allowable Monthly Rent (30x Rule): $1,500/mo

Portland IH Rent Benchmarks

60% AMI Benchmark

Layout	Statutory Rent	Market Rate	Monthly Savings
Studio	~$1090/mo	$2150	+$1060/mo
1-Bedroom	~$1165/mo	$2473	+$1308/mo
2-Bedroom	~$1400/mo	$3010	+$1610/mo

* Rent figures reflect official statutory gross rent limits including tenant utility allowances under Portland City Code § 33.245 (Inclusionary Housing).

How Below-Market Inclusionary Housing Works in Portland

Under Portland's Inclusionary Housing Program, private developers receiving municipal zoning density bonuses, tax incentives, or transit corridor designations are legally mandated to dedicate a permanent percentage of luxury units at below-market rates.

Equal Amenities: IH residents enjoy the identical amenities as market-rate tenants: concierge, rooftop pools, fitness centers, and package lockers.

Income Corridor (30x Rule): Household gross annual income must be at least 2.5x the annual rent (minimum rent-to-income floor) while remaining strictly under the HUD AMI ceiling.

Documentation Compliance: Requires 3 consecutive months of bank statements across all accounts, consecutive pay stubs or 1099s, and a HUD student status affidavit.

Governing Agency: Portland Housing Bureau (PHB)

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Official Municipal Application