Housing in Oregon local government
What Oregon city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
684 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most housing activity
- Ashland, OR (74)
- Salem, OR (56)
- Grants Pass, OR (46)
- Portland, OR (34)
- Wilsonville, OR (32)
- Newport, OR (28)
- Astoria, OR (25)
- Tillamook County, OR (25)
- Eugene, OR (22)
- Redmond, OR (20)
- Josephine County, OR (17)
- Veneta, OR (16)
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Salem Housing Authority meeting agenda contains no substantive items
This agenda for the Salem Housing Authority meeting on December 14, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Salem Housing Authority meeting provides no substantive agenda items
The Salem Housing Authority’s 2026-11-23 meeting agenda contains only boilerplate procedural text and no concrete items for decision or discussion. The posted record does not list any ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings.
Salem Housing Authority meeting, no substantive items listed
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no actionable items for discussion or decision.
No substantive items on Salem Housing Authority agenda
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings. The agenda appears to be a placeholder or administrative-only session.
Turner considers updates to land-use development code and definitions
The Turner City Council reviews proposed amendments to the Turner Land Use Development Code, including administrative provisions and definitions. Changes clarify compliance requirements, administrative authority, and update terminology for modern housing types like accessory dwelling units and cottage housing.
Council to weigh police fee change, Windsor Island Rd development
The Keizer City Council will hold its regular session, including a discussion on amending the City's police services fee and repealing Resolution R2026-3670, and a second reading of an ordinance on neighborhood associations. The Council will also consider a comprehensive plan and zone change for a subdivision at 5710…
Commission to consider ordinance for flag lot and driveway grade variances
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding draft Ordinance No. 3309. This proposal would establish a variance process for flag drive and driveway grades on legal lots created before the 1997 Hillside Development Standards. The Commission will also begin discussing Chapter 18 code amendments proposed…
Childcare committee to discuss fund with health foundation, Ashland Mills childcare
The Ashland Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early Learning is meeting to continue discussions on establishing the Ashland Affordable Childcare Fund with the Ashland Community Health Foundation, including potential roles for citizen volunteers. The committee will also discuss approaching the Planning…
Newport City Council discusses water remediation and housing code agreements
The City Council will review several reports from the City Manager, including updates on the Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Remediation Project and a Sustainable Destination Management Plan. The Council will also consider an intergovernmental agreement regarding a rental housing maintenance toolkit and a contract for…
City Council to hear appeal on 20-lot townhouse development at 1907 Fruitdale Drive
The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Urban Area Planning Commission’s denial of the Eden Glen PUD 20-lot townhouse development. The council may affirm, amend, or reverse the UAPC’s decision under the city’s Development Code.
Board reviews proposed fee increases and housing land division
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will hold an Administration Workshop to discuss departmental business and specific board items. The agenda includes a review of proposed fee increases for the District Attorney and Recreation departments. Additionally, the board will consider the Troutbeck Townhomes Middle…
Council quorum at Elm Park ribbon cutting; no decisions
This is a quorum notice, not a regular meeting agenda. The City Council may have a quorum present at the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Elm Park Apartments and Elm Park Early Learning Center on August 27th at 2:00pm, but no deliberations or decisions will occur.
Committee to review Coordinated Entry data and housing plan updates
The Ashland Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss housing and human services matters. New business includes a review of Coordinated Entry Data Metrics, while unfinished business covers strategic goal check-ins, a community resource event update, finalizing an affordable…
County to consider updated parenting time plan, housing appointment, and more
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several items, including an updated standard parenting time plan, an appointment to Housing Works, and a school-based health center agreement. They will also hear updates on BestCare services, a grant program amendment…
Council reviews Home Stay Lodging and Vacation Rental licensing policies
The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to review and refine the Home Stay Lodging (HSL) and Vacation Rental (VR) licensing programs. This discussion was scheduled during a previous work session on June 22. The meeting consists primarily of agenda setting and this specific policy review, with no other…
Board to interview Erica Ware for WVHA position
The Polk County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a brief agenda. The main item is an interview with Erica Ware for a position with the West Valley Housing Authority (WVHA). The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items: call to order, public comments, agenda approval, and approval of…
Council to consider RV park ordinance and fill vacancy
The Junction City Council will hold a work session and regular session on August 25, 2026. The work session covers hiring practices, a public meetings law grievance policy, welcome signs, sewer and water projects, and other administrative items. In the regular session, the Council will consider an ordinance to allow a…
Council to consider $694,800 railway tamper purchase, nuisance ordinance, housing IGA
The Prineville City Council will consider several business items, including a $694,800 purchase of a Harsco utility tamper for the city railway, a first presentation of a nuisance ordinance amendment, and two resolutions for intergovernmental agreements related to housing assistance and rail crossing safety. The…
Ashland planners to weigh variance rules for steep driveways on old lots
The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a draft ordinance that would create a variance process for flag drive and driveway grades on legal lots created before the city's 1997 Hillside Development Standards. The commission will decide whether to forward a recommendation to the City Council on…
Planning Commission to vote on amending land use procedural rules
The Newport Planning Commission will initiate legislative amendments to the city's land use procedural provisions (NMC Chapter 14.52). The body will also hold a public hearing on File No. 3-Z-26, which proposes amendments to middle housing setbacks and required yards. The agenda includes standard procedural items such…
Commission reviews 13 applications for human services funding
The Redmond Human Services Commission will review 13 applications from local organizations seeking funding for housing, eviction prevention, and other assistance programs. The commission will also receive an update on domestic violence applications and hear public comment.
Veneta Council to pick top 5 state legislative priorities for LOC ballot
The Veneta City Council will hold a work session to consider and discuss the recommended top five local government issues for the League of Oregon Cities' 2027-28 state legislative cycle. The city administrator recommends forwarding a ballot with priorities including public meetings law clarity, housing production…
Salem Housing Authority meeting is procedural only
This meeting agenda contains no substantive items. It appears to be only a procedural boilerplate with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed.
Council reviews Home Stay Lodging and Vacation Rental licensing policies
The Astoria City Council will hold a work session to review and refine the Home Stay Lodging (HSL) and Vacation Rental (VR) licensing programs. This discussion was scheduled during the June 22 Work Session. The meeting consists primarily of agenda setting and this specific program review, with no other substantive…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on middle housing setback amendments
The Newport Planning Commission will consider initiating amendments to land use procedural rules (NMC Chapter 14.52) and hold a public hearing on File No. 3-Z-26, which proposes changes to middle housing setback and required yard standards. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.
Council adopts moderate-income loan program and new CDBG coordinator position
The Grants Pass City Council adopted two resolutions: one implementing a Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program with Oregon Housing and Community Services, and another creating a CDBG Program Coordinator position. The council also approved a five-year electrical maintenance contract, acknowledged routine financial…
Committee to review MOU with Homes for Good for West Broadway mixed-use development
The Veneta Economic Development Committee will review a Memorandum of Understanding with Homes for Good for a mixed-use development on city-owned lots on West Broadway, following City Council review. The committee will also approve minutes from March and May 2026, receive staff updates on the economic report and…
Council to vote on moderate-income loan program and new CDBG coordinator position
The Grants Pass City Council will consider two resolutions: one to implement a Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program and authorize agreements with Oregon Housing and Community Services, and another to create a CDBG Program Coordinator position and amend the Classification Plan. The consent agenda includes routine…
Council to vote on moderate-income loan program and new CDBG coordinator position
The Grants Pass City Council will consider two action items: a resolution to implement a Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program and authorize agreements with Oregon Housing and Community Services, and a resolution to create a CDBG Program Coordinator position and amend the Classification Plan. The agenda also includes…
Urban Renewal Commission to consider sale of two city-owned homes
The Oregon City Urban Renewal Commission is meeting to discuss the potential sale of two homes located at 313 South 2nd Street and 214 Tumwater Drive. The agenda includes public comments and these discussion items, but no final decisions are listed.
Planning Commission to review DLCD housing grant for capacity analysis
The Prineville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and consider action on a DLCD housing planning grant for the Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI) project. The commission will also receive updates on the Peters Road extension and other city projects. The meeting is…
Council to hold public hearing on housing ordinance implementing state laws
The Ashland City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 3307, which implements Oregon housing legislation SB 974 (2025), HB 2138 (2025), and HB 4037 (2026). The council will also consider resolutions on selling city-owned property, a property line adjustment near 51 Winburn Way, a contract…
Board to approve orders on purchasing, electric contract, and property sales
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar and three discussion items. No public hearings are scheduled. The board will consider orders authorizing a cooperative purchasing agreement, a change order for an electric contract, and the sale of surplus and foreclosed…
Planning Commission to review Tree Code update and Housing Action Plan
The Redmond Planning Commission will hold a study session on the draft Tree Code update, receive a briefing on the Housing and Human Services Action Plan update, and continue a study session on its own rules, possibly making a recommendation. Public comment is invited on non-hearing items.
Planning Commission to review conditional use permit for new shop and ADU at 320 Davidson Ave
The Cottage Grove Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a conditional use permit application for a new shop, accessory dwelling unit, and office at 320 Davidson Ave. The applicant, Tyler Head, seeks approval under Chapter 14.44 of the city code. A public hearing is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
Planning Commission reviews draft Public Facilities and Services chapter
The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss draft goals and policies for Chapter 8 (Public Facilities and Services) of the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan. No formal action is requested; staff seek feedback to inform future work. The chapter will guide long-term planning for utilities…
Council to pick developer for Customs House workforce housing
The Astoria City Council is reviewing proposals for the Customs House Workforce Housing Development and may authorize exclusive negotiations with Edlen & Co. and Proud Ground. They will also discuss priorities for the remainder of the year in an agenda-setting session.
Junta escolar votará incentivo fiscal para viviendas plurifamiliares en 590 Willow St NE
La Junta Directiva Escolar de Salem-Keizer se reunirá en sesión de negocios para considerar una resolución que solicita un programa de incentivos fiscales para viviendas plurifamiliares en 590 Willow St NE, Salem. También se realizarán nominaciones para la junta de OSBA y se dará primera lectura a la política de…
Board to vote on tax incentive for 590 Willow St NE housing project
The Salem-Keizer School Board will hold a business session to consider action items, including a resolution approving a Multi-Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program application for a property at 590 Willow St NE, and nominations for an OSBA board position. They will also have a first reading of a policy on performance…
Planning Commission to vote on housing code changes to comply with state laws
The Ashland Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on draft ordinances amending the city's land use code. One hearing addresses a variance process for flag lot driveways on pre-1997 lots; the other considers a package of amendments to implement Senate Bill 974, House Bill 2138, and House Bill 4037, which…