Governor Kotek and the State of Oregon Take Bold Steps Toward More Affordable Housing
Oregon needs to build 36,000 new homes annually to meet the growing demand for housing, but last year, only 14,000 permits were issued, and they were mostly for single-family homes. The shortage has led to skyrocketing rents, a growing unhoused population, and a median home price topping half a million dollars statewide. In fast-growing areas [&hel...