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Topic dossierStrategy still being assembled
Housing supply, shelter, prevention, regional roles, and measurable outcomes

Housing and homelessness strategy

Can Portland turn many separate housing, shelter, and homelessness plans into one accountable strategy?
Housing + Land use Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierTemporary programs underway
Housing production, infrastructure fees, affordability, and public cost

Housing SDC exemptions

Do broad fee exemptions produce enough new housing to justify the revenue foregone for public infrastructure?
Housing + Land use Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierDesign and funding continue
Bus rapid transit, street safety, sidewalks, trees, business impacts, housing, and regional funding

82nd Avenue transit

Can Portland and its regional partners improve transit and safety on 82nd Avenue without leaving corridor residents and small businesses behind?
Public works + Land use Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierSecond reform phase directed
Housing production, code conflicts, bureau authority, fees, timelines, and customer experience

Permitting reform

Can Portland make permitting faster and more predictable without weakening safety, environmental, infrastructure, and public-interest requirements?
Land use + Government Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Policy issueHousing & homelessness

Housing supply, homelessness services, tenant policy, shelters, and affordability.

Council committeeHousing and Permitting

Housing investments, permitting, zoning and other land use decisions; the continuum of housing supports; sheltering and the City's role in homeless services; and the needs, programs, policies, and Bureaus addressing zoning, housing, homelessness, and homeownership.

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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 12 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about agenda approval?Other City business · Approved as amended

    Meeting procedure: Council approves the meeting agenda and may change its order. This does not approve the proposals listed below.

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    What is Portland deciding about agenda item?Other City business · Approved
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    What is Portland deciding about public Comment?January 15, 2025 Public Communications · Other City business · Placed on file
Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 4 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about committee calendar and priorities?2025-043 · Housing & homelessness · Placed on file
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Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 2 items Watch
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Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 3 items Watch
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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 16 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about agenda approval?Other City business · Approved

    Meeting procedure: Council approves the meeting agenda and may change its order. This does not approve the proposals listed below.

  2. Item 2
    What is Portland deciding about public Comment?April 2, 2025 Public Communications · Other City business · Placed on file
  3. 9:45 am
Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 4 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about perspectives from shelter providers?2025-144 · Housing & homelessness · Placed on file
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    What is Portland deciding about councilor Avalos One Housing Plan?2025-145 · Housing & homelessness · Placed on file
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149 matching Council recordsActive and completed records since January 2025
Ordinance2026-063Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland adopt the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project to streamline environmental zoning regulations to accommodate needed infrastructure projects…

The proposal would adopt the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project to streamline environmental zoning regulations to accommodate needed infrastructure projects and support ongoing natural resource management (amend…

Final action: Mar 11, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)
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Resolution2025-401Other
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in…

This resolution concerns denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in Portland and establish the Protect Portland Initiative.

Final action: Oct 15, 2025 Introduced by Council Vice President Olivia Clark, Councilor Candace Avalos, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney
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Ordinance2025-314Economy
Final Council action complete

Should Portland amend City Code to reduce permit submittal requirements and temporarily suspend City-imposed development upgrade requirements (amend Code Chapters…

The proposal would amend City Code to reduce permit submittal requirements and temporarily suspend City-imposed development upgrade requirements (amend Code Chapters 11.50, 11.60, 24.85, and 33.258, and allow exception to Code…

Final action: Sep 24, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith Wilson, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Council President Jamie DunphyCommunity and Economic Development Service Area
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Resolution2025-175Public works
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about support and expand Portland Street Response as a co-equal branch of the first responder system and establish the Portland Street…

This resolution concerns support and expand Portland Street Response as a co-equal branch of the first responder system and establish the Portland Street Response Committee.

Final action: Jun 25, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Sameer Kanal, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Candace Avalos 7 source files
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Resolution2025-101Housing
Final Council action complete

Should Portland require the City Administrator to study alternative housing financing and ownership models and deliver a report of findings to Council?

The proposal would require the City Administrator to study alternative housing financing and ownership models and deliver a report of findings to Council.

Final action: Apr 2, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Mitch Green, Councilor Candace Avalos, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Sameer KanalHousing Bureau
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Ordinance2026-312Public works
Scheduled for consideration

What is Portland deciding about add Bulk Fuel Terminal Capacity Reduction Regulations Code to reduce Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub fuel storage by 2036 in support…

This ordinance concerns add Bulk Fuel Terminal Capacity Reduction Regulations Code to reduce Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub fuel storage by 2036 in support of hazard mitigation (add Code Chapter 17.112).

Next action: Oct 1, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS) 12 source files
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Ordinance2026-234Other
Scheduled for consideration

Should Portland adopt District Property Management License Code to create Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District and establish property management license fees and…

The proposal would adopt District Property Management License Code to create Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District and establish property management license fees and district boundaries (add Code Sections 6.06.400 through…

Latest action: Sep 27, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonEnhanced Services Districts Program 4 source files
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