North Bend Housing Project Underway with Federal Funding Support

North Bend, Oregon, is planning a housing project that would add homes downtown, specifically at the former Coos County Courthouse Annex site. The project is intended to be workforce housing and currently holds $4 million in federal funding, though it remains in the planning stage. The city is concurrently supporting small businesses through a Main Street program and urban renewal agency backing facade improvements.

Mayor Jessica Engelke stated that the city's goal is to create an atmosphere where people want to live, work, and play. The city's ability to grow is influenced by Oregon's property tax limits, which constrain city budgets. The planned housing project is seen as part of the strategy to revitalize the downtown area.