To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Own and occupy the home as a primary residence
- Current on mortgage payments and property taxes
- Have current or attainable homeowner’s insurance
- Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
- Have a minimum of $20,000 in home equity (This requirement does not apply to microloans—applicants without home equity may still qualify for a microloan)
2025 AMI Limits – Portland Area
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Max Income | $69,550 | $79,550 | $89,400 | $99,300 | $107,250 | $115,200 | $123,150 | $131,100 |
(Source: Portland Housing Bureau, June 2025)
Home Repair Service Area
The Home Repair Program currently serves select zip codes in Multnomah and Washington counties:
Multnomah County
- 97024
- 97030
- 97060
- 97078
- 97080
- 97201–97221
- 97223
- 97225–97233
- 97236
- 97239
- 97266
Washington County
- 97003
- 97005–97008
- 97123
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