affordable housing – Page 30 – The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Portland ballot question on rent control unfairly crafted

by Jim Cloutier Special to the Press Herald October 27, 2022October 26, 2022

Question C treats similarly situated people and essentially identical properties vastly differently.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

Portland’s ballot questions on short-term rentals and tenant protections didn’t fall from the sky.

A referendum to overturn rules that would have allowed an affordable housing development in the town center is on the Nov. 8 ballot.

by Austin Sims and Christopher "Buddy" Moore Special to the Press Herald October 20, 2022October 19, 2022

The ballot question on tenant protections defends vulnerable people from the speculative ‘free market’ and the whims of landlords.

If the proposal survives a second vote, the emergency measure would remain in effect through May.

by MATT OTT AP Business Writer October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate climbed to 6.92% from 6.66% last week.

by The Editorial Board October 6, 2022October 5, 2022

Gov. Mills and the Legislature have made progress in recent years, but it will take a sustained effort to build enough new units.

Accessory dwelling units would be allowed in all single-family residential zones, adding to housing stock where apartments are scarce.

The agency is waiting to see if the federal government will approve additional funding.

Tenants and housing advocates fear the sense of urgency to act on the housing crisis has waned, but councilors say that’s not the case.