So-called affordable housing is anything but affordable. Instead, it is mainly a scam that benefits developers far more than it helps low-income people. By restricting most development to less than 1.5 percent of land in the state, Oregon’s land-use planning has made housing expensive. Politicians have responded by spending more tax dollars on subsidized housing, […]
The Portland City Council recently passed a new ordinance that will require landlords to register all of their rental units with the city and pay a $60 yearly registration fee per unit. While regulated affordable housing will be exempt, other types of rentals, like mobile homes, will still be subject to the fee. It is […]
