Oregon Housing Acceleration: New Laws, Lease Changes, and Why Portland’s Back

In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch, Michael Pierce explores Oregon’s latest push to ramp up housing construction and investment. With five new laws signed by Governor Tina Kotek—including fast-tracked permitting, infrastructure funding, and support for modular and mixed-income housing—developers are finding new opportunities across the state. Plus, hear about Eugene’s plan for 520 units of student housing, Happy Valley’s new mandatory $130 parking charge, and why Portland is quietly becoming one of the best multifamily investment plays on the West Coast. This is must-know intel for multifamily owners and developers navigating Oregon’s next housing wave.