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Fairfield Apartments

This four-story brick building was originally constructed in 1911 and consisted of single resident occupancy (SRO) units for individuals with very low incomes. Home Forward preserved and renovated the Fairfield, including seismic upgrades and structural improvements. Completed in August 2024, the newly renovated Fairfield consists of 75 SRO units and studios offering Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) with HUD project-based rental assistance.

In addition to safety and livability upgrades, Home Forward reconfigured the ground floor to include community space, resident service offices, property management and maintenance rooms, and up to 3,100 square feet of commercial space. Prosper Portland is partnering with Home Forward to finance, own and operate the commercial portion.

All units will be targeted to serve people experiencing or at risk of homelessness who request culturally specific services for BIPOC residents, with the Urban League providing on-site services focused on peer support, mental health, housing retention and life skills.

Building Profile:

Project Type: Rehabilitation/Preservation

Location: 1117 SW Harvey Milk St., Portland, OR

Status: Opened August 2024

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Units: 75

Funding: 

Total Development Cost: $29,107,980

Funding Types: 

9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Portland Housing Bureau Tax Increment Financing, Home Forward funds, Congressional Direct Appropriations Funding, HUD Rent Assistance.

Unit Mix and Affordability:

Unit Type 30% AMI PSH Rent Assistance Vouchers
SRO 66 66 66
Studio 9 9 9
Total 75 75 75
Unit Type 30% AMI PSH Rent Assistance Vouchers
SRO 66 66 66
Studio 9 9 9
Total 75 75 75

Development Team:

Architect: Peter Meijer Architects
General Contractor: Walsh Construction

Property Management: Pinehurst Property Management

Services Partner: Urban League of Portland

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