'Rolling up Our Sleeves': Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson Unveil Action Plan to Build More Housing in Portland

Wilson, Kotek announce slate of policy changes to accelerate housing development in Portland

The proposals center on expediting construction and turning more empty office buildings into housing. Some concepts will require Portland City Council approval to go into effect.

'Rolling up our sleeves': Gov. Kotek, Mayor Wilson unveil action plan to build more housing in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson are unveiling their plans to bolster housing development in the Rose City with a series of strategies, informed by a workgroup with multiple local stakeholders. This comes after the duo previously announced a plan to waive system development charges earlier this month. “I believe in a vision for Oregon and for Portland where everyone can afford a home, where peopl…

Kotek, Wilson commit to office-to-res incentives, faster permitting

For the second time this month, the leaders have announced efforts to address Portland's housing shortage.

Kotek, Wilson announce new steps to boost housing production, incentivize office-to-housing conversion

Gov. Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson held a press conference on Thursday, their second within the space of a month to focus on housing production.

Portland, Ore., Has Worst Housing Crisis Outlook

According to a LendingTree study, Pacific Northwest metros have the worst housing crisis outlook, while Southern metros have the best.