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The Portland Housing Bureau's Equity Council advances equity and equitable outcomes for staff and residents through collaboration, partnership, and data-driven service delivery. The 2026-27 proposed budget is $257,550, funded primarily through General Fund ($220,891) and Community Development Block Grant revenues ($36,659). Personnel costs are $197,550; materials and services total $60,000.

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Total 2026-27 proposed budget: $257,550, comprising $197,550 personnel and $60,000 external materials and services (p. 343 ↗)
Revenues: General Fund internal revenues of $220,891 and Community Development Block Grant external revenues of $36,659 (p. 343 ↗)
Equity Council composed of staff representing each Housing Bureau program, advising Bureau Director on equity strategy (p. 343 ↗)
Portland Housing Bureau collects demographic and household composition data to evaluate service delivery effectiveness (p. 344 ↗)
Equity Council training investments include Fair Housing Bus Tour, book groups, and contracted training for staff (p. 344 ↗)
Program aligned with City Core Values, Portland Plan, and Comprehensive Plan; supports Title II and Title VI objectives (p. 344 ↗)
No changes to program from prior year (p. 344 ↗)

Amounts: $257,550 · $197,550 · $220,891 · $36,659 · $60,000 · $243,293 · $166,431 · $50,594 · Programs: Equity Council · PHB Equity Council · Housing Bureau Equity Council · Fair Housing Bus Tour · Parties: Portland Housing Bureau · City of Portland

Equity

Source: PDF pp. 343-344 ↗ · raw: 343 · 344

Breadcrumb: Service Area Summaries > Community & Economic Development > Portland Housing Bureau > Equity

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Community & Economic Development > Portland Housing Bureau > Equity and Engagement Equity and Engagement Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues $50,594 $21,289 $73,318 $36,659 Community Development Block $33,735 $21,245 $36,659 $36,659 Grant Fund HOME Grant Fund $16,859 $45 $0 $0 Housing Investment $0 $0 $36,659 $0 Fund Internal Revenues $0 $145,142 $169,975 $220,891 General Fund $0 $145,142 $169,975 $220,891 Grand Total $50,594 $166,431 $243,293 $257,550 Program Expenses by Major Object Program expenses only include personnel, internal materials and services, external materials and services, and capital. 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Materials and $0 $4,063 $60,000 $60,000 Services Personnel $169,200 $157,681 $187,468 $197,550 Grand Total $169,200 $161,744 $247,468 $257,550 Program Description and Goals The PHB Equity Council exists to strengthen equity, promote collaboration and partnership, and advance progress towards equitable outcomes for all staff and all Portlanders. The Equity Council is made up of staff representing each of the of the Housing Bureau's programs, with the purpose of identifying needs and resources and supporting all staff to develop, implement, and deliver equitable services and programs to Portland residents. The Equity Council works with Housing Bureau's Equity & Inclusion Manager to advance equity in the bureau. The Equity Council 343

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget advises the Bureau Director, supports the Executive Leadership and Program Managers' coordination of equity work, and advances equitable access and outcomes citywide. ? Services The Portland Housing Bureau collects a range of data, including demographics and household composition. These data may be analyzed in myriad ways to better understand how the Housing Bureau is effectively delivering services and programs to Portlanders, including but not limited to Portlanders of Color and Portlanders with disabilities. Equity Impacts The City of Portland has affirmed and reaffirmed its commitment to equity and inclusion in numerous instances, including the adoption of the City's Core Values, the Portland Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan. The Portland Housing Bureau's work and proposed budget are aligned with the City of Portland's initiatives and values. The Housing Bureau Equity Council seeks a formal budget in order to advance equity through supporting bureau staff and leadership in their equity needs and understanding. In the current year, for example, Equity Council has allocated part of its budget to pay for trainings for staff, including: contracting the Fair Housing Bus Tour, purchasing books for book groups, and contracting training. These and other training opportunities advance the City's Title II and Title VI objectives.? Changes to Program No changes to the program. 344

Parent: Portland Housing Bureau · PDF: pp. 343-344 ↗