Oregon Legislature creates housing opportunity!

The Oregon Legislature adjourned “sine die” (meaning: without a day to reconvene) on Saturday, March 3. Our Housing Opportunity Agenda was hugely successful this session! Our priority item was a significant increase to the document recording fee through HB 4007C. The document recording fee was created in 2009 – it supports housing opportunity by preventing… Continue reading Oregon Legislature creates housing opportunity!

Help us create housing opportunity

In 2018, the Legislature convenes for a very short and fast thirty-five day legislative session. This year, the Housing Alliance will be seeking a significant increase to the document recording fee. The document recording fee is a dedicated, ongoing source of revenue which helps prevent and end homelessness, build more affordable homes, and creates access… Continue reading Help us create housing opportunity

2018 Legislative session begins: advocating for the document recording fee

The Housing Alliance will be seeking a significant increase to the document recording fee in 2018. This is a dedicated, ongoing source of revenue which helps prevent and end homelessness, build more affordable homes, and creates access to homeownership. The bill has been introduced as HB 4007. We believe that the House Committee on Human… Continue reading 2018 Legislative session begins: advocating for the document recording fee

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The Housing Alliance Endorses Yes on Measure 101

The Oregon Housing Alliance has endorsed Measure 101 because we believe that all Oregonians should have access to healthcare. Access to affordable healthcare means we can take care of ourselves and our families. Access to affordable healthcare also means we don’t have to choose between seeing the doctor, and paying rent or a mortgage. Having… Continue reading The Housing Alliance Endorses Yes on Measure 101

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Can’t Join Housing Opportunity Day? Participate by Phone or Email!

Can’t join us on Housing Opportunity Lobby Day? You can still participate! On February 6th, set aside just 10 minutes to call or email your Legislator about the need for emergency rent assistance. We know everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We believe in an Oregon where families and neighbors are supported in… Continue reading Can’t Join Housing Opportunity Day? Participate by Phone or Email!

Day of Homelessness Awareness

The Housing Alliance is working with others to participate in the 2013 Day of Homelessness Awareness.  Across the state, we are encouraging members of our communities to consider those experiencing homelessness, and what we can do about it.  In Portland, many faith leaders will come together to march through downtown and hold an interfaith convocation.… Continue reading Day of Homelessness Awareness