Oregon housing starts rise 11.3% in first half of 2026, outpacing national trend

Oregon housing starts rise 11.3% in first half of 2026, outpacing national trend

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon housing starts increased by 11.3% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, marking a second consecutive year of statewide construction growth. The increase occurred as national housing production dropped by 1.3% over the same period. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the production figures, pointing to state administrative efforts to reduce regulatory