Housing Affordability, Housing Livability, Housing First
- “A healthy housing industry is the critical component to building a strong community. Local governments acknowledge that they need the HBA of Portland as a critical stakeholder to build their communities.”
- - Jamie Howsley, Jordan Ramis PC
HBA directly represents members across six counties and over forty local jurisdictions, advocating on issues that affect housing affordability and livability. With housing affordability continuing as one of the greatest challenges facing the greater Portland area, our advocacy team is focused on building meaningful relationships with policy makers and community stakeholders to advance pro-housing solutions. Our goal is to serve as a proactive agent of change, facilitating housing affordability, availability and choice for all who reside in the greater Portland area.
To get involved in HBA’s advocacy and learn more, join the Government Affairs Committee, Portland Building and Urban Development Council, or contribute to our political action committee, Oregonians for Affordable Housing.
To get involved in HBA’s advocacy and learn more, join the Government Affairs Committee, Portland Building and Urban Development Council, or contribute to our political action committee, Oregonians for Affordable Housing.
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Director of Policy and Government Affairs - vacant
Director of GA covers jurisdictions in Washington County, Yamhill County, and the City of Portland.
Director of GA covers jurisdictions in Washington County, Yamhill County, and the City of Portland.

Isaac Ambruso, Deputy Director of Government Affairs
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Isaac Ambruso serves as the Deputy Director of Public Policy for the Home Building Association of Greater Portland (HBA). In this role, Isaac focuses on advocating for policies that support responsible growth, housing affordability, and streamlined development processes throughout the Portland region. As the previous Government Affairs Director at the Maryland Home Building Association, Isaac brings a strong background in government relations and a deep understanding of the homebuilding industry to his work.
Isaac is committed to building strong relationships with local leaders and stakeholders to advance HBA's goals. He is passionate about addressing the region’s housing challenges and working towards solutions that benefit both the industry and the broader community.
Click here to email Isaac
Isaac Ambruso serves as the Deputy Director of Public Policy for the Home Building Association of Greater Portland (HBA). In this role, Isaac focuses on advocating for policies that support responsible growth, housing affordability, and streamlined development processes throughout the Portland region. As the previous Government Affairs Director at the Maryland Home Building Association, Isaac brings a strong background in government relations and a deep understanding of the homebuilding industry to his work.
Isaac is committed to building strong relationships with local leaders and stakeholders to advance HBA's goals. He is passionate about addressing the region’s housing challenges and working towards solutions that benefit both the industry and the broader community.
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