Housing Solutions Center

 Finding win-win solutions to meet the housing needs of all Oregonians in every community—including affordability, fairness, accessibility, and land stewardship.

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Oregon’s housing needs

Learn about the numbers and types of needed homes, as well as key considerations of where, how, and for whom.

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Strategic policymaking

Learn how local governments can use policy and planning tools to ensure housing options for all, in every neighborhood.

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Advocate in your community

Oregon needs people in every city stepping up to advocate for people and homes.

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Legislative priorities

We are continuing to fight for good housing policies in Salem, and we need your voice to make this movement stronger.

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Resources for community housing resilience

Non-policy-related resources for you to advocate for yourself and your community.

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Housing Solutions Center Library

A curated selection of books, articles, guides, and other resources for housing advocates like you to deepen your knowledge and get engaged.

Let us know how we can improve

We want this resource to be user-friendly and comprehensive. If you have any suggestions for additions or other ways this resource could be improved to better meet this goal, please contact our Great Communities Team.