Housing Authority of Portland's Steps
Toward
their No-Smoking policy - continued
Step 4. Board Approval
We provided the board with information about our research, details about what we would like to do, the timeline for implementation, and associated costs (see Memo to HAP Board of Commissioners in support of No-Smoking Policy-12/05/08.)
Click here for Step 5: Resident Services EngagementPhase 1: No-Smoking policy for Public Housing units - Our Board approved policy establishes a no-smoking addendum prohibiting smoking inside apartment units, on patios, porches or balconies and within 10 feet of apartment buildings. This policy will be in effect August 2009 for all of our public housing units (37 buildings, 1993 units).
Phase 2: No-Smoking policy for Affordable Housing portfolio - We anticipate implementing the no-smoking policy for all residents effective April 1, 2010. Following and learning from the Public Housing transition will provide asset managers insight on the process and help them support their property management staff through their no-smoking transitions. Asset managers will be working with their property managers to assess their properties’ compatibility with the no-smoking policy and develop site-specific implementation plans.
