Housing

The program launched last year is finally realizing its full potential, adding more than 900 units of emergency shelter to state's capacity in 19 projects across 13 counties.

Commissioners in Oregon’s most populous county have voted to extend a pause on evictions for tenants who have applied for rental assistance, through September.

Over the next decade, officials warn that hundreds of Oregonians who depend on affordable housing could be priced out as a host of buildings like Woodspring in Tigard become unaffordable for the people living there.

Proposal to ‘pause’ evictions draws stark criticism from Oregon landlord associations.

The Oregon House approved HB 2004 Thursday, allocating $9.7 million to provide an additional 132 units for unhoused people and wildfire survivors through Project Turnkey.

In Central Oregon, home sales are breaking new records. But, one seller worries racist symbols will cost her.

Ryan said $20 million in federal coronavirus relief dollars would be used to set up six outdoor sites and provide basic hygiene and support services: laundry, showers, handwashing stations, portable toilets and food. The city-county Joint Office of Homeless Services will provide case management for people within the villages.

The analysis, which will be presented to the city council Wednesday, found the city’s housing prices have continued a rapid ascent while the incomes of residents of color made only modest gains.

If signed by Gov. Kate Brown, House Bill 2006 will also make it easier for cities to allow people to sleep in cars in approved “transitional housing” parking lots.

The City Council green-lit funding for trauma-informed counseling, warming shelter services, an affordable housing complex and other projects.