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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Preston Korst, Director of Policy and Government Affairs
In his most recent role with Habitat for Humanity, Preston worked on various housing issues including zoning reform (and the implementation of HB 2001 and SB 458), advancing pro-housing provisions in city budgets, affordable housing tax exemption policies, and the local disbursement of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus dollars. He also led Habitat’s government grants program that drew on tens of millions of dollars from a variety of sources including Oregon’s LIFT bond, the federal SHOP program, Congressional earmarks, and ARPA grants, as well as local funding from several municipalities. Preston has nearly a decade of experience working in local politics, concentrating closely on housing policy and supporting new home construction projects across the region. He began his career working on political campaigns and for two members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation while earning his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Oregon State University. He subsequently earned a master’s degree in Communication Management from the University of Portland. Preston covers jurisdictions in Washington County, Yamhill County, and the City of Portland. Click here to email Preston |
Assistant Director of Government Affairs - Vacant
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