Definitions and Acronyms
Definitions - Commonly Used Terms and Acronyms
There are currently 11 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Market Rate Housing
Housing for which rents are not suppressed or restricted to below rents of the surrounding community; can vary by neighborhood and location.
Median Family Income (MFI)
An income threshold set by Department of Housing and Urban Development, updated annually, generally in December. New thresholds are effective immediately. Current MFI thresholds can be found online at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/phb/
Mixed Income Housing
A housing development open to persons or families at varying income levels. More specifically at both affordable (below 80% MFI) and market rate income levels (above 80% MFI).
Mixed Use Development
Mixed use developments include residential, commercial, and business accommodations in one area.
Mixed Use Housing
A development that includes housing and commercial space or property containing both residential and non-residential uses.
