/tags/housing Housing en-US Copyright Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:58:48 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-30/fire-codes-force-ashland-homeless-shelter-to-close-city-plans-renovations The building at 2200 Ashland St. was not designed for overnight sleeping, so it doesn’t meet fire codes, meaning it can only be open for 90 days. It opened in January. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:58:48 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-30/fire-codes-force-ashland-homeless-shelter-to-close-city-plans-renovations Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-20/proposed-homeless-ordinance-packs-eureka-city-council-hearing Dozens of residents spoke in opposition to the proposal on Tuesday night, with the meeting lasting until 1:30 a.m. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:30:22 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-20/proposed-homeless-ordinance-packs-eureka-city-council-hearing Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-13/nonprofit-wants-to-bring-people-together-to-address-housing-and-homelessness The goal of the Southern Oregon program is two-pronged: address housing and homelessness issues and bring people together across divisions. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:11:52 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-03-13/nonprofit-wants-to-bring-people-together-to-address-housing-and-homelessness Jane Vaughan /housing/2025-01-31/oregon-cities-are-asking-the-state-to-help-build-infrastructure-update-tax-camping-rules Oregon cities say they’re trying to meet the state’s housing goals - but need help building the infrastructure required to add new residents. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:20:46 GMT /housing/2025-01-31/oregon-cities-are-asking-the-state-to-help-build-infrastructure-update-tax-camping-rules Rebecca Hansen-White /politics-government/2025-01-21/oregon-lawmakers-head-to-salem-today-to-start-the-2025-legislative-session Lawmakers face a long list of daunting tasks this session; from passing the next two-year state budget to approving a multi-billion dollar transportation package to pushing for more accountability from state agencies. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:44:46 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-21/oregon-lawmakers-head-to-salem-today-to-start-the-2025-legislative-session Lauren Dake /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-01-03/ashland-shelter-reopens-for-90-days-under-rogue-retreat For the first time in almost a year, Ashland’s former emergency homeless shelter has reopened. But, it will provide shelter only until April 1. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:53:44 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-01-03/ashland-shelter-reopens-for-90-days-under-rogue-retreat Jane Vaughan /housing/2024-11-04/how-rising-electricity-demand-is-hurting-the-push-for-more-housing-in-oregon Housing projects are waiting more than a year for vital equipment to connect new apartment buildings to the grid. The cause is complicated. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:54:41 GMT /housing/2024-11-04/how-rising-electricity-demand-is-hurting-the-push-for-more-housing-in-oregon Kyra Buckley /politics-government/2024-10-09/ballot-measure-could-throw-a-wrench-into-eurekas-low-income-housing-plan In Eureka, a plan to turn parking lots into affordable housing seemed like an idea everyone might agree on. Instead, it has led to a fierce debate about the city’s future and the most expensive ballot measure campaign in the county’s history. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:39:42 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-09/ballot-measure-could-throw-a-wrench-into-eurekas-low-income-housing-plan Justin Higginbottom /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding The site near downtown will house 17 small buildings, ranging from 64 to 100 square feet, where homeless people can live. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:26:52 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-10-08/good-news-rescue-mission-breaks-ground-on-new-microshelter-in-redding Jane Vaughan /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-12/several-housing-bills-are-still-in-play-in-the-california-legislature Housing and homelessness are top of mind as California lawmakers wrap up their 2024 legislative session. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:19:36 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2024-08-12/several-housing-bills-are-still-in-play-in-the-california-legislature Megan Myscofski