Dekum Court

Supported by Metro’s Regional Affordable Housing Bond

Plans for 187 new affordable rental homes in NE Portland are underway! With funding from Metro’s Affordable Housing Bond, Oregon Housing and Community Services, and Home Forward, 147 new affordable homes will be added to the redevelopment of the existing 40 homes at Dekum Court. Construction is occurring in two phases to ensure existing residents of Dekum Court will not need to be relocated. Phase 1 of construction (47 homes) began in September, 2022 and opens to relocating and new residents in September 2023. Phase 2 construction of the remaining homes will then begin and is scheduled to be ready for new residents by Spring 2025.

Homes

187 affordable homes, ranging from studio to 4 bedroom
40 one-for-one replacement homes for existing Dekum Court households
147 new homes funded by Metro Affordable Housing Bond
67 homes with federal rental assistance

Overall Unit Mix and Affordability Levels

30% AMI Units	60% AMI Units
Studio 24	Studio 32
1BR 5	1BR 8
2BR 34	2BR 36
3BR 33	3BR 7
4BR 4	4BR 3
Total: 101	Total: 86

Highlights

Excellent location

- Easy walking distance (0.3 miles) to Faubion Pre-k to 8^th Grade School
- One block from the new University of Oregon Campus in NE Portland
- Two bus lines within a block: the #70 and Frequent – Service #17
A large community room for gatherings and resident services.
Multiple outdoor play spaces, including a covered sports court.
A land-banked acre for future development. .

Funding and Financing Partners

Public Sector

Metro
Portland Housing Bureau
Oregon Housing and Community Services

Private Sector

Wells Fargo Community Lending and Investment
Chase Community Development Banking

Construction and Design

Walsh Construction

LEVER Architects