Advocates say Portland is Overdue for a Tenant Bill of Rights

After the defeat of an eviction defense measure in 2023, organizers aren’t done pushing for renters’ protections

Home Forward and City of Portland Unveil 206 New Affordable Apartments in Southeast Portland

The Hazel Ying Lee apartment complex sits at the site of a former strip club on Powell Boulevard. It's the largest new construction project funded by the Portland Housing Bond.

Portland Preservationists Think the Future of New Housing is in Old Buildings

At a recent City Council meeting, members of Portland’s Historic Landmarks Commission asked elected officials to rethink the "new build" approach to housing production.

Portland's Plan To Spur Housing Development by Relaxing Regulations Has Political Implications

The code change discussions underscored key differences amongst Portland City Council members— some of whom are competing for the mayoral seat this year.

With the HollywoodHUB project, TriMet Embraces a New Vision for Public Transportation

The project— a collaboration with BRIDGE Housing and Hacienda CDC— will add hundreds of affordable housing units to Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood.

Churches as Housing Developers: A North Portland Church Is Using Its Property For Affordable Housing

Portsmouth Commons offers 20 low-income units for veterans—on the same property as Portsmouth Union Church.

A Low-Income Housing Complex Was Lauded as a Model for Pulling People Out of Homelessness. Three Years Later, Tenants Are Fleeing.

Residents at Argyle Gardens in Portland’s Kenton neighborhood report neglect, rampant theft, and habitability issues. Some are now back in shelters.

CAT in Crisis: Financial Trouble Threatens Future of Portland’s Community Alliance of Tenants

The nearly three-decade old nonprofit plans to lay off most staffers until it secures more resources. Employees say the problem goes even deeper, alleging mismanagement and union-busting.

Tenant Advocates Urge Oregon Legislature to Strengthen Rent Control After Record Inflation

Landlords argue that stronger rent increase limits would stifle housing development.

Portland City Council Approves Incentives for Office-to-Apartment Building Conversions

Developers say that the tricky redevelopments may still be too cost prohibitive.

Multnomah County Announces Plan to House at Least 300 Homeless Residents in Vacant Apartments

The county has not identified any landlord partners or available rentals at this time.

City Unveils Plan to “Reset” Central Eastside By Picking Up Trash, Increasing Police Presence, and Removing Homeless Portlanders

Wheeler acknowledged that the sweeps aren't a solution to homelessness in Portland.

Multnomah County Board Approves Budget Proposal to Fund Rental Assistance, Defying Wheeler's Demand

Black Portlanders File Civil Rights Lawsuit Against City and Legacy Emanuel Hospital Over 1970s Displacement

The plaintiffs allege the city and hospital conspired against their families due to the color of their skin.

Exit Interview With Outgoing JOHS Director Shannon Singleton

Singleton addresses the inner workings of the region's largest homelessness agency and the public's misgivings about its output.

City Council Will Threaten to Withhold Homeless Service Funding Unless County Pays for Rental Assistance

Those who've been closely following the city's relationship with the county in recent years consider this a political play.

Shannon Singleton to Step Down as Interim Director of Joint City/County Homeless Services Office

City Council Approves Unfunded Plan to Criminalize Unsheltered Homelessness

Is City Council’s Proposal to Ban Unsheltered Homelessness Legal?

A review of recent cases by attorneys familiar with laws regarding homelessness finds that it might not be.

Homeless Portlanders Urge City Officials to Reconsider Mass Encampment Plan

Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner Ryan were asked to involve the perspective of homeless Portlanders before passing a plan to criminalize homelessness in Portland.

City Sweeps Laurelhurst Park Homeless Residents to Turn Street Into Pickleball Courts

Low-Income Tenants Threatened by 50% Rent Hikes Successfully Delay the Increase for 18 Months

City Council Hears Public Feedback on Proposal to Criminalize Unsheltered Homelessness

City commissioners will hold a final vote on the proposal on Thursday, November 3.

Wheeler, Ryan Unveil Unfunded Proposal to Criminalize Homelessness

The proposal lacks significant funding, clear support from other government agencies, and interested contractors to carry it out.

Tenants, Elected Officials Call on City to Close Loopholes in Affordable Housing Program

A Tenant Enrolled in a City Affordable Housing Program Just Received a 50 Percent Rent Increase. How is That Possible?

In a city that touts its numerous renter protections, vulnerable renters are still able to fall through the cracks.

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Portland of Violating Americans with Disabilities Act By Allowing Tents on Sidewalks

Metro's Supportive Housing Bond Falls Short on First Year Goals

Uprooted and Unhoused

Portland's homeless camp sweeps undermine the efforts of people seeking permanent housing.

City Council Will Vote to Undo Tenant Security Deposit Protections Wednesday

"It's psychological warfare": Old Town Sweeps Hammer Portland's Homeless Population

Elderly Tenants Sue Affordable Housing Provider Over "Unsafe" Living Conditions

Judge Agrees That People for Portland's Ballot Measure is Unconstitutional

City's Homeless Village for LGBTQ+ Portlanders Moving to SW Naito Today, Despite Neighbors' Pushback

Multnomah County's Homeless Population Up 30 Percent From 2019, Data Shows

Multnomah County Calls on Private Landlords to Help Address Homeless Crisis

After Homeless Shelter Ballot Measure Rejected, People for Portland Files a Nearly Identical Proposal

Metro Attorney Says People for Portland's Homeless Shelter Ballot Measure Doesn't Meet Constitutional Standards

Villages Are Effective Alternative Shelters for Unhoused People, PSU Study Finds

Portland's Housing Emergency Extended Three More Years

Oregon's Rental Assistance Program Extended to March 22

Oregon Will Stop Taking Applications for Rent Assistance on March 14

Portland Leaders Unveil Locations for All Six Safe Rest Villages

Portland Campaign to Require Free Legal Representation for Tenants Facing Eviction Eyes November Ballot

The Mercury's Top Housing Stories of 2021

At Least 126 Homeless People Died in Multnomah County in 2020

"Small Gestures of Trust": What Was Learned and Lost in Creating Portland's Emergency Homeless Villages

City's Response to Homelessness Questioned After Unhoused Man Killed By Drunk Driver

Auditor Suggests County's Homeless Service Provider May Be Inflating Successes

Gov. Brown Announces Dec. 13 Special Session to Prevent Evictions

How Will Oregon Address Its Growing Affordable Housing Crisis?

Illegal Camp Sweeps and Limited Shelter Space: East Multnomah County Grapples With a Growing Homelessness Crisis

Mayor Wheeler's Office Considers Banning Homeless Camping Downtown

Funds From Metro's New Supportive Housing Service Tax Reach Portland's Homeless

City Reveals First Locations for Sanctioned Outdoor Homeless Shelters

Family of Houseless Woman Files Wrongful Death Complaint Against Sweeps Contractor

Support for Renters Falls Short As Eviction Moratorium Ends

As City Clears Laurelhurst Homeless Camp, Unhoused Portlanders Enter Familiar Cycle of Displacement

City Will Sweep Laurelhurst Homeless Camp This Week

Here Are Where the City’s New Houseless Villages May Be Located

Multnomah County Renters Protected From Eviction for 90 Days Under New Policy

Federal Government Extends Eviction Moratorium to July 31

City Council to Discuss New Guidelines for Clearing Houseless Encampments

Tenants Struggle to Secure July Rent As Oregon’s Eviction Moratorium Comes to an End

Legislature Requires Cities Uphold Unhoused Oregonians' Right to Sit, Sleep, Stay Dry on Public Property

Unhoused Portlanders File Lawsuit Against City for Discarding Property

City Updates Guidelines for Clearing Homeless Camps During COVID

Advocates Raise Concerns About Homeless Shelter Expansion Proposal

Concerns From East Portland Delay Council Vote on Homeless Shelter Permitting

Here's Where $55 Million in New Homeless Services Tax Dollars Might Be Spent in Multnomah County

In Another Reversal, City Says Hazelnut Grove Can Keep Additional Services

Hazelnut Grove Residents Seeking Answers After City Hall Contradictions

Tacoma Police Boot Homeless and Housing Activists from Vacant School

Gov. Brown Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions to End of 2020

City Council Will Vote to Extend Renter Relocation Protections During COVID-19

Portland's Renter Relocation Policy Upheld by Oregon Appeals Court

Nearly 80 Homeless People Died in Multnomah County in 2017

Illegal Airbnbs Could Take 1,500 Rentals Off Market

Affordable Housing Remains Out of Reach for Portlanders With Disabilities

A Band-Aid Solution for Portland’s Cycle of Evictions

A Pilot Program Works to Keep Low-Income Tenants in Their Homes. It's Working—for Now.

City Fees on Airbnbs Could Benefit Affordable Housing Programs

These costs could incentivize short-term hosts to become long-term landlords

A Safe Place to Sleep

How an Experimental Village for Homeless Women Defied Portland’s Expectations

Brick By Brick

Many of Portland’s Historic Brick Buildings—And Their Residents—Won’t Survive an Earthquake. What Can Be Done?

The Latest Solution to Portland's Housing Crisis? Cheaper Water.

Portland's Renter Relocation Policy Is Now Permanent—And Stronger Than Ever

Lloyd Cinemas to Be Replaced by 1,300-Unit Mixed-Use Development

The "1400 NE Multnomah" Development Won't Be Required to Include Any Affordable Units

Portland’s Trying to Bring Displaced Residents Back to Their Old Neighborhoods.

Why Isn’t It Working?

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Sorel Is Staying Downtown and the City Might Get More Sweep Authority

Hall Monitor: The Relo War Approaches

Landlords and Tenant Groups Are Gearing Up for Their Biggest Skirmish Yet.

Columbia Sportswear Says It Won't Move Its Sorel Brand out of Downtown, After All

The City Might Modify its Renter Relocation Payment Policy. Here Are the Highlights.

Severe Weather Homeless Shelters Will Open the Next Two Nights—And Donations Are Needed

Portland Has Settled Its Years-Long Beef with HomeAway

Hall Monitor: The Housing Bureau Goes Fishing

As Apartment Projects Slow, Can the City Convince Developers to Offer Cheap Units?

In Texts to Business Lobby, Mayor's Office Pledged to Dramatically Increase Portland's No-Sit Sidewalks

"Whatever It Takes," Mayor Ted Wheeler Wrote Last Year, After Columbia Threatened to Pull Out of Downtown

Wheeler's Change of Heart on Renter Protections Has Property Managers Ditching a City Committee

A Crumbling Roof Has Closed the County's Largest Homeless Shelter for Families

As the City Increases Camp Cleanups, It Wants Permission to Sweep State Land, Too

A Bill Before the Oregon Legislative Assembly Could Make That Happen

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Quanice Hayes’ Family Plans to Sue. Landlord Loophole Will Close