An Introduction to the Housing Authority of Portland
Overview
The Housing Authority of Portland, or HAP, is dedicated to providing safe, decent and affordable housing for individuals and families who are challenged by income, disability or special need. A public corporation, HAP serves all of Multnomah County, including the cities of Gresham, Fairview, and Troutdale and other East County communities. We are governed by a nine-member citizen commission, which ensures our continued accountability to the interests of the community.
Meeting Growing Needs
Now the largest provider of affordable housing in Oregon, HAP was established in 1941 in response to a dire need for housing. The Great Depression saw a huge decline in housing availability across the country. As a result, Portland was unprepared for the flood of World War II laborers who came to the city in search of work -- and a place to live. Since that time, HAP has evolved into a broad-reaching organization that develops and manages a range of affordable housing options. In 1991, we served approximately 8,500 households and 20,000 residents. Today, that number has grown to include some 15,000 households and more than 33,000 residents.
Properties and Programs
Like all urban housing authorities, HAP owns and operates public housing units that are directly subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We also develop and acquire our own affordable housing stock. Taken together, HAP oversees 6,200 housing units, which vary in size, design and location to meet the different needs of our residents. The Housing Authority also offers the HUD-funded Section 8 rent assistance and administers approximately 8,800 vouchers in this and other long-term rent assistance programs.
HAP offers more than just shelter. We know that difficulties resulting from low income, disability or special needs are not limited to securing affordable housing. Some residents are eager to move toward economic independence from public assistance; others are interested in training for and obtaining employment; still others need help with day-to-day activities. Our residents seek education, independence and support in order to function as productive members of society. HAP's services are designed to help residents meet their goals. For more information on our housing programs and services, visit our Programs page.
Community Partnerships
What we can't do alone we can do together. HAP partners with more than 100 community agencies in the public, nonprofit and private sectors. The services provided by our community partners include financial services, education, substance abuse and youth programs, job training and life skills. HAP's relationships with other agencies are invaluable: They enhance the housing authority's ability to act as a leader and advocate for housing issues in Multnomah County and the region.
Charting a Strategic Course
In early 2010, HAP began development of a new strategic plan to guide the agency over the next several years. Under the last strategic plan, which was launched in 2002, the agency increased the number of households it serves, promoted economic opportunity, supported a range of community initiatives, embarked on an effort to preserve its public housing, improved organizational effectiveness, and built its financial strength.
Read about the agency's progress under its prior strategic plan in the report Measuring Success 2002-2009.
Moving to Work Status
HAP is one of just 30 out of 3,000 housing authorities nationwide that particpates in the federal Moving to Work (MTW) program authorized by Congress and administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. MTW agencies are granted regulatory flexibility in pursuit of three objectives: increasing housing choices for the people they serve, helping families achieve self-sufficiency, and increasing administrative efficiencies.
Read how HAP plans to use this flexibility in the coming year and review activities for the most recent MTW reporting period.
HAP's Budget and Financial Report
The Housing Authority's two primary funding sources for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, are $93 million in HUD grants, which account for 79 percent of budgeted operating revenues, and $14 million in rental income, which accounts for 12 percent of operating revenues. Revenues and expenses are listed in detail in the Consolidated Budget below.
HAP Consolidated FY 2011 Budget |
 Projected Revenues
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Dwelling Rental Income |
$ |
12,852,000 |
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Non-Dwelling Rental Income |
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1,249,000 |
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Total Rental Income |
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14,101,000 |
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HUD Operating Subsidies |
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75,895,000 |
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HUD Grant Income |
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5,970,000 |
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Development Fee Income |
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4,018,000 |
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Other Grant Income |
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1,182,000 |
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Other Income |
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4,424,000 |
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ARRA Operating Revenue |
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2,338,000 |
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Total Other Income |
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98,827,000 |
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Total Operating Income |
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107,928,000 |
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Projected Expenses |
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Housing Assistance Payments |
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63,198,000 |
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Administration |
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20,321,000 |
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Tenant Services |
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3,913,000 |
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Maintenance |
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9,439,000 |
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Utilities |
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4,010,000 |
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Capital Labor |
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(374,000) |
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Depreciation |
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6,035,000 |
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General |
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967,000 |
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PH Subsidy Transfer |
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1,456,000 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
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108,965,000 |
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Net Operating Income |
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(1,037,000) |
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Net Other Income (Expenses) |
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1,854,000 |
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Net Capital Contributions |
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8,692,000 |
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Increase in Net Assets |
$ |
9,509,000 |
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HAP FY 2011 Budget |
For materials related to the FY 2011 budget, click here. |
Each month HAP produces a central reporting tool called a Dashboard Report. It contains current information including the number of property and voucher units, demographic information, waiting list numbers, and much more. Access the Dashboard Report here.
HAP History & Archives
The Housing Authority of Portland is proud of its history and of the city it calls home. As our community continues to grow and flourish, we at HAP find it interesting – and inspiring – to chart our evolution.
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