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A Portland affordable housing development is one of 10 award recipients of the 29th annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award (Edson Award). This year, seven states were represented, the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition announced.

Mamook Tokatee in Portland won in the Housing for Native Americans or Tribal Populations category, in recognition of impactful use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., attended the Oct. 25 event on Capitol Hill to present the award to Mamook Tokatee representatives.

Presented annually, the Edson Awards honor LIHTC developments that strengthen communities, improve resident opportunities and support economies in urban, suburban, and rural areas across the country.

Mamook Tokatee, at 4610 N.E. 42nd Ave. in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, provides 55 affordable housing units. The building features a variety of resident services intended to support the unique needs of indigenous communities, including access to food, clothing and household supplies, as well as cultural activities in the area.

A key purpose of Mamook Tokatee is to serve Native artists, who are revered as keepers of culture in tribal communities. The property features on-site art programming, a community room and art studio intended to celebrate and invigorate Native artists and community members, and Native murals, art and signage.

Mamook Tokatee was co-developed by Community Development Partners and Native American Youth and Family Center, with financing facilitated by National Equity Fund. The project team also included architect Carleton Hart Architecture and general contractor LMC Construction.

The $20 million project was completed last year.

Learn about all 2023 award winners at .