- Andrea Bell identifies housing affordability as a top concern while Oregon Housing and Community Services aims to deliver more homes.
- A report addressing housing needs in Oregon was released, involving the Sightline Institute.
City of Sisters Zoning Enables Major Affordable Housing Project
What happened
The City of Sisters Cottage Overlay Zone along Adams Avenue enabled the Larch Commons development, which is the largest housing project by Sisters Habitat for Humanity. This project will deliver 25 affordable homes over 18 months, with the first units expected in spring 2027. The development, which costs $10 million, includes 19 units for low-income buyers and six for workforce buyers.
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Why it matters
The project contributes to efforts to address housing needs in Oregon, where housing affordability is identified as a top concern. The development provides perpetually affordable housing options within the city.
A report addressing housing needs in Oregon highlighted housing affordability as a major concern while Oregon Housing and Community Services aims to increase home delivery.
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