T. Joyce Phillips
(formerly 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 T. Joyce Phillips (formerly Dekum Court). Construction is occurring in two phases to ensure existing residents of T. Joyce Phillips 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.
- 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 |
Excellent location
- Easy walking distance (0.3 miles) to Faubion Pre-k to 8th 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. .
Public Sector
- Metro
- Portland Housing Bureau
- Oregon Housing and Community Services
Private Sector
- Wells Fargo Community Lending and Investment
- Chase Community Development Banking
Walsh Construction
LEVER Architects
