Oregon’s housing crisis persists. Here’s what lawmakers are doing about it

From funding shelters to boosting senior housing, lawmakers have put forward a number of bills this session aimed at confronting the state's housing problems.

'It just breaks my heart': Some Portlanders are being priced out by utility rate hikes, among other...

Portland City Council voted to raise rates on water and sewer bills by over 6% — but what is the rate increase buying, and what is it really going to cost?

What’s happening to the cost of rent in the United States? - Economics Observatory

Americans faced surging rental costs in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. Since then, the cities and regions that have built the most houses have managed to bring prices under control. But in...

City Council’s First Policy Ordinance Could Ban Use of AI Software to Set Rents

Oregon joins amended lawsuit accusing software firm, landlords of fixing rent prices

The updated complaint alleges the defendants operate more than 1.3 million rental units in 43 states nationwide

Half of renters pay more than 30% of their income on shelter amid worsening affordable housing...

Netspend analyzed Census data to illustrate the portion of renters in Oregon considered rent-burdened, with over 30% of their income going to rent.

Residential Pacific Power customers expected to see 9.8% rate hike in 2025, state regulators say

Pacific Power's initial request was for a 17.9% rate increase, which the Oregon Public Utility Commission trimmed down.

Lawmakers preview housing bills as many Oregonians face unaffordable rent or mortgage payments •...

During committee hearings at the state Capitol on Tuesday and Wednesday, lawmakers discussed proposals to limit rent increases for mobile home parks, build more condos and crack down on landlords...