Oregon’s housing crisis persists. Here’s what lawmakers are doing about it

Portland Has the “Worst Housing Crisis Outlook”

Portland, Oregon is suffering from the “worst housing crisis outlook” in the countrystudy published last week by LendingTree.com. The study compared housing prices with household incomes and current vacancy rates to conclude that Portland and three other cities in the Northwest — Boise, Spokane, and Salt Lake — are four of the five worst housing markets out of the top 100 metro areas. While I appreciate anything that knocks Portland, I have a lo…

Oregon’s housing crisis persists. Here’s what lawmakers are doing about it

From funding shelters to boosting senior housing, lawmakers have put forward a number of bills this session aimed at confronting the state's housing problems.

Oregon’s housing crisis persists. Here’s what the 2025 Legislature and governor are trying to do about it • Lincoln Chronicle

By BRYCE DOLE/Oregon Public Broadcasting In 2024, homelessness increased in Oregon. Rental costs outpaced wages. Thousands of Oregonians faced eviction. For the second consecutive year, local governments issued fewer housing permits. Oregon’s housing crisis […] The post Oregon’s housing crisis persists. Here’s what the 2025 Legislature and governor are trying to do about it appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.