Here’s what they have to say about their programs and services.
At the Portland Housing Center, we believe everyone deserves access to homeownership. We make it possible through quality home buyer education, one-on-one guidance, financial services, and a variety of other resources to make homeownership a reality for Portland-area residents.
We've helped more than 6,000 families become successful, financially secure homeowners. We prepare you for the challenges, and guide you throughout the home-buying process. We offer mortgages with fixed interest rates, low down payments, and assistance with down payment and closing costs. Our classes are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, and English.
How can I contact the Beaverton office?
Our Beaverton office is located at 4900 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 123, Beaverton, OR. The office can be contacted via phone at 503-282-7744.
What services will Portland Housing Center offer in Beaverton?
At our Beaverton location you can expect many of the same great services that are offered in the Portland office. Portland Housing Center will continue to host the HomeBuying101 class in Beaverton (offsite), as well as offer our culturally-specific financial education, Decide Tu Futuro.
Additionally, our customers in Beaverton can now access one-on-one counseling with a HomeBuying Specialist, and get preapproved for a home loan by our Loan Officer. If you are interested in accessing these services please register as a first step; visit www.portlandhousingcenter.org to get started.
How do I register for classes or counseling in Beaverton?
The first step to getting started with Portland Housing Center is to register for services at www.portlandhousingcenter.org. After you've completed your registration, you'll have the option to schedule your initial homebuying assessment at either our Portland or Beaverton location.
Do you have down payment assistance available in Beaverton?
Yes! Portland Housing Center does have down payment assistance available to qualified households in Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties, including the IDA Matched Savings Program and our Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) loan. Speak with your HomeBuying Specialist to learn more about these programs and if they might be a good fit for you.
We do not have income restrictions for our program. We only have income restrictions on the down payment assistance program, which varies depending on county and city.
Portland Housing Center is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991 with support from the City of Portland, some local banks, and concerned citizens. We were founded to ensure all Portland residents had equal access to information and resources to achieve homeownership. We specialize in providing each of our home buyers with education, counseling, financial resources, and other home-buying support.
