Moving to Work
Moving to Work is a long-term federal pilot program designed to learn whether public housing authorities can serve their communities better with more local discretion over funding allocation, policies, and procedures.
On April 1, 1999, Home Forward was one of only 39 initial public housing authorities in the country (out of more than 3,000) to have been selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and approved by Congress to participate in this program. There are now over 100.
As part of the Moving to Work demonstration project, Home Forward prepares an annual plan and report to HUD. Plans and reports are available below. Previous years are available through a Public Records Request.
Ainsworth Court
Goose Hollow
We Want to Hear From You!
Home Forward’s 2026 Moving to Work Plan is now available for public comment. Each year, MTW agencies are required to submit a plan to HUD. Home Forward has drafted its annual MTW Plan to describe how the agency plans to implement its MTW program from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. HUD reviews the plan each year and must approve any new activities the agency proposes.
Your feedback is critical to ensuring the 2026 MTW Plan meets the needs of the community while achieving the goals of the MTW program. Follow the below steps to provide Feedback on Home Forward’s 2026 Moving to Work Plan.
Join a public hearing:
Home Forward will hold a public hearing on the proposed MTW Plan in person and via Zoom on Thursday, August 21 at 2:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to inform and seek input from the public on the FY2026 MTW Plan.
- Join virtually: The Zoom meeting will be accessible at this link: Dial in (888) 475-4499 or via this link [click here]; Meeting ID 841 7069 6059; Passcode 821678.
- Join in person: The public hearing will also be conducted in-person at the same date and time on Thursday, August 21 at 2:00 PM at 135 SW Ash Street, Portland 97204 in the Columbia Room.
Submit your comments:
Public comments on the FY2026 MTW Plan will be accepted from August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025.
- Comments may be submitted electronically to: terren.wing@homeforward.org
- Please provide your name and contact information along with any feedback you have about the proposed MTW activities or other parts of the FY2026 MTW Plan.
FY2026 MTW Plan Summary
- FY2026 MTW Plan Summary – English
- FY2026 MTW Plan Summary – Russian
- FY2026 MTW Plan Summary – Somali
- FY2026 MTW Plan Summary – Spanish
- FY2026 MTW Plan Summary – Vietnamese
Home Forward Approved MTW Activities Summary
Current Year
