Envisioning the Future of the Housing Alliance
Oregon is at a critical juncture for housing opportunity, as communities in every part of the state face unprecedented challenges, including skyrocketing rents and home prices, record low vacancy rates, and thousands of Oregonians, including children, experiencing homelessness. The 2016 session may have just ended, but it’s already time to develop our legislative priorities and…
We Did It! 2016 Legislative Session Wrap Up
We came in to 2016 calling for bold action on housing opportunity. Communities throughout the state face unprecedented barriers to housing stability, and we selected a slate of policy and funding priorities to comprehensively address these challenges. Many of these bills changed throughout the process, requiring flexible and dynamic responses. In the end, a number of…
Approaching the Finish Line: Week 4 Legislative Update
The road to getting an important bill passed can take a lot of twists and turns. This is even truer when there are a variety of different bills coming together as part of a negotiated package. But the clock is ticking, and we need legislators to produce a strong set of housing policies to preserve…
Mid-Session Legislative Update
The short session is just past its halfway point, and the pace continues to accelerate! We are excited to see continued momentum around housing opportunity this session. A number of the proposals around tenant protections, inclusionary zoning, and land use are linked together as part of a proposed housing package but continue to move as…
You’re Being Heard at Hearings for Housing Opportunity
There’s no time to waste in taking action for housing opportunity, and the Oregon Legislature got right to work this, hearing bills for tenant protections and inclusionary zoning on Monday, February 1—the first day of session. The hearings for House Bill 4001 and Senate Bill 1533 were filled with some incredibly powerful testimony from community members…
Affordable Housing is an Oregon-Wide Issue and These Articles Prove It
Policymakers, service providers, and community members throughout the state are speaking up about the need for more housing opportunity in their communities—and the media is paying attention. We have compiled just some of this coverage showing the impact of Oregon’s shortage of affordable housing. Both cities and rural communities are seeing families struggling to make…
Action Alert: You Can Make a Difference for Renters This Session—Here’s How
Every Oregonian should have a decent and stable home that they can afford, but this opportunity is more at risk than ever. The 2016 legislative session is our chance to help make homes a reality for all Oregonians. Housing opportunity is a top priority at the legislature, and the Housing Relief Act (HB 4001) is…
Details of Housing Opportunity Bills for the 2016 Oregon Legislative Session
The Oregon Legislature has introduced several housing bills that support and complement housing opportunity. We’re posting the most recent summaries and will be keeping you updated as the bills move through the legislature. You can also keep tabs on bills with our Housing Opportunity Agenda page. Housing Relief Act The proposed Housing Relief Act (HB…
Portland Area Emergency Housing Forum
More than 300 people turned out for the Housing Emergency Forum for metro area legislators, hosted by Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer & Rep. Rob Nosse. Nearly 30 speakers shared their stories and advocated for policy & funding solutions in the 2016 legislative session. Get involved at oregonhousingalliance.org! [View the story “Portland Metro Area Housing Emergency Forum…
Recap: House Interim Human Services and Housing
On Tuesday, November 17, the Housing Alliance participated in a House Committee on Human Services and Housing informational meeting to urge legislators to action on the statewide affordable housing crisis. Advocates from around the state told the committee what can be done in 2016 to ensure more Oregonians have access to housing opportunity. Neighborhood Partnerships…