Oregon Legislature creates housing opportunity!
The Oregon Legislature adjourned “sine die” (meaning: without a day to reconvene) on Saturday, March 3. Our Housing Opportunity Agenda was hugely successful this session! Our priority item was a significant increase to the document recording fee through HB 4007C. The document recording fee was created in 2009 – it supports housing opportunity by preventing…
Take action today for Housing Opportunity
We are now more than 60% done with the 2018 Legislative session. In even numbered years, the Legislature convenes for a very short and fast thirty-five day legislative session. This year, the Housing Alliance is seeking a significant increase to the document recording fee, which is a dedicated, ongoing source of revenue which helps prevent…
Help us create housing opportunity
In 2018, the Legislature convenes for a very short and fast thirty-five day legislative session. This year, the Housing Alliance will be seeking a significant increase to the document recording fee. The document recording fee is a dedicated, ongoing source of revenue which helps prevent and end homelessness, build more affordable homes, and creates access…
Join us! 2018 Housing Opportunity Day!
Join us for the 2018 Housing Opportunity Day! Take action to help ensure every Oregon has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home and have fun while doing it — join us for Housing Opportunity Day of the 2018 Legislative Session on Thursday, February 15th! This is your chance to meet your legislators…
2018 Legislative session begins: advocating for the document recording fee
The Housing Alliance will be seeking a significant increase to the document recording fee in 2018. This is a dedicated, ongoing source of revenue which helps prevent and end homelessness, build more affordable homes, and creates access to homeownership. The bill has been introduced as HB 4007. We believe that the House Committee on Human…
The Housing Alliance Endorses Yes on Measure 101
The Oregon Housing Alliance has endorsed Measure 101 because we believe that all Oregonians should have access to healthcare. Access to affordable healthcare means we can take care of ourselves and our families. Access to affordable healthcare also means we don’t have to choose between seeing the doctor, and paying rent or a mortgage. Having…
Save the Date! 2018 Housing Opportunity Day!
Every year, we travel to the Capitol for Housing Opportunity Day. Housing Opportunity Day is a chance to advocate on behalf of people experiencing housing instability, and to share with Legislators why it matters that we all have a safe place to call home. Attendees receive in-depth training on housing issues and how to have…
Can’t Join Housing Opportunity Day? Participate by Phone or Email!
Can’t join us on Housing Opportunity Lobby Day? You can still participate! On February 6th, set aside just 10 minutes to call or email your Legislator about the need for emergency rent assistance. We know everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We believe in an Oregon where families and neighbors are supported in…
Making the case for emergency rent assistance
The Day of Homelessness Awareness provided a great kick off to our legislative work, and we now have more Legislators interested in making sure funds are available for emergency rent assistance and shelter. We took time in November to share the issue and the stories with critical Legislators. We are also happy to say we…
Day of Homelessness Awareness
The Housing Alliance is working with others to participate in the 2013 Day of Homelessness Awareness. Across the state, we are encouraging members of our communities to consider those experiencing homelessness, and what we can do about it. In Portland, many faith leaders will come together to march through downtown and hold an interfaith convocation.…