Summary
The task force's draft final report recommends establishing a permanent Social Housing Program, a dedicated Social Housing Revolving Fund, and two pilot projects — a roughly 40-unit city-owned development at 0 Cornell Street and city-financed units within a Portland Housing Authority project, with 879 Congress Street as a case study. This meeting was set to review the draft before it moves toward the City Council.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The report outlines financing through municipal bonds, with the city's current general obligation limit at $10 million before referendum approval is required.
Portland renters earning between 80% and 100% of area median income — workforce households priced out of today's market.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Social Housing Task Force - Aug 12, 2026
The task force's draft final report recommends establishing a permanent Social Housing Program, a dedicated Social Housing Revolving Fund, and two pilot projects — a roughly 40-unit city-owned development at 0 Cornell Street and city-financed units within a Portland Housing Authority project, with 879 Congress Street as a case study. This meeting was set to review the draft before it moves toward the City Council.
Housing & Economic Development Committee - Jun 2, 2026
The task force's interim report defines social housing and finds the city's biggest lever is cheap financing, not land. A partnership with the Portland Housing Authority could fund mixed-income projects and pilot developments, with recommendations due in August.
Social Housing Task Force - Jan 14, 2026
The task force is looking at which city-owned parcels could realistically host housing, ranked by developability factors like topography, zoning capacity, and utility constraints. Any of these sites could eventually become part of a social housing program.
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