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Portland considers affordable housing tax breaks
The city of Portland is considering offering developers up to $50 million in tax breaks to include affordable housing in their multifamily properties. The tax breaks are targeted at the […]
Kotek faces off with landlords, developers
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek encountered a skeptical audience of apartment landlords and developers during a speaking engagement on Friday.
Portland officials aiming to improve permitting process
Developers often complain that the city of Portland takes too long and charges too much to process permits. This time, city officials agree.
Wheeler tells Portland Housing Bureau to halt new deals
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has directed the Housing Bureau to stop issuing housing bonds, pending a review.
Where risk and resilience meet
Architect Jay Raskin makes the case that seismic resilience is as important as other peripheral goals of affordable housing 鈥� and one the government already supports.
Downtown affordable housing project under way
Colas Construction is building a three-story affordable housing project south of downtown Portland for developer Central City Concern. Hill Park Apartments, located on a .36-acre lot at 110 S.W. Arthur […]
City Council poised to vote on inclusionary housing proposal
During a special session on Tuesday, developers, tenant advocates and nonprofit housing executives filled council chambers for more than three hours of testimony.
Portland’s inclusionary zoning proposal softer now
In response to pressure brought by developers, Commissioner Dan Saltzman has modified his inclusionary zoning recommendations for Portland so that fewer affordable units would be required for projects in the program鈥檚 first two years.
City Council approves project team’s appeal
The proposed building will be located at Northwest 14th Avenue and Raleigh Street and is being designed by LRS Architects and Salazar Architect for affordable developer Innovative Housing Inc.
Inclusionary housing plan draws a fight
Developers are marshaling opposition to the city of Portland鈥檚 drive to implement an inclusionary housing program.
Photos: Gresham gaining accessible apartments
Station 162, an affordable housing project geared toward individuals with physical disabilities and seniors, is under construction in Gresham.
Portland planning group tackles inclusionary zoning
Portland Housing Bureau staffers on Tuesday gave Planning and Sustainability Commission members their first briefing on a proposed inclusionary zoning policy, pulling together months of work by consultants, city staff and outside experts.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
