Amid a housing shortage, Portland City Administrator Raymond C. Lee has disclosed that a surplus of $106 million allocated for new homes is lying dormant in several City Council accounts. The Surplus is a Relic of a Previous…

The recently published  2026 Oregon Housing Needs Analysis indicates that Oregon needs to build nearly 500K new housing units over the next 20 years to catch up the existing backlog and provide for future housing needs in the state.…

A recent survey showed that the percentage of inbound workers- those coming to Oregon from other states- was higher than in any other state across the US, but that may be bad news for the existing housing shortage. Oregon Is Top…

Oregon’s shortage of affordable housing is the ‘stubborn engine of our homelessness crisis,’ Governor Tina Kotek said yesterday when she ceremoniously signed housing-related bills into law. The ceremony took place at the Century Commons…

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who has prioritized housing as a core initiative of her administration, yesterday signed six bills that will make it easier for middle-income residents, seniors, and farm workers to access affordable homes.…

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland’s Housing and Permitting Committee this week approved a $56 million funding package to prioritize a new housing development, rent assistance, and legal aid for tenants facing eviction. Tidings Data Snapshot…

Changes designed to retain behavioral workers, welcome new talent to the workforce, and ensure that Oregonians receive the care they need have been signed into legislation by Governor Tina Kotek. House Bill 4083 passed with broad…

While major outlets recap 2025's strict enforcement, including reducing foreign-born populations, Oregon's agriculture and construction industries, which rely heavily on immigrant labor, are already experiencing labor shortages, higher…

A flawed affordable housing system has resulted in 1,863 subsidized rental units standing unoccupied in Portland, while 16,000 homeless people in Multnomah County desperately need a roof over their heads. Tidings Data Snapshot…

Low income earners have been dealt a bitter blow by Oregon lawmakers who have slashed millions from Governor Tina Kotek’s request for $700 million to finance about 7,000 new affordable rental units. $182 Million Allocated For…