Oregon Breaks Ground on 1,171 Affordable Homes Across the State

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon is launching construction on more than 1,100 affordable housing units this month, a major step in addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis.

The 1,171 homes will be built in Beaverton, Dallas, Grants Pass, Portland, Salem, Tigard, and The Dalles at a total cost of $291 million, according to Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS).

Who Will Benefit

The new developments are designed to serve some of Oregon’s most vulnerable residents, including:

Seniors on fixed incomes
Veterans in need of stable housing
Families who have experienced homelessness

Officials say the goal is not only to provide roofs over heads, but also to create safe, supportive environments that foster long-term stability.

A Statewide Effort

The project is the result of a broad collaboration involving more than 40 partners, including local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private developers.

OHCS leaders emphasized that statewide cooperation is key to tackling Oregon’s severe shortage of affordable housing.

“This effort demonstrates what’s possible when communities come together to address one of Oregon’s most urgent challenges,” the agency said in a statement.

Developments Underway

Several projects will break ground this month, tailored to the needs of their local communities:

Quarterdeck Apartments in Dallas
Allenwood Apartments in Grants Pass
Additional sites in Beaverton, The Dalles, Portland, Salem, and Tigard

Each development will add to the stock of permanently affordable housing, with units set aside for low-income households and residents in need of supportive services.

Funding Sources

The initiative draws on several key funding streams, including:

The Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Program, which helps create affordable rental housing statewide
The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program, which combines housing with services for people exiting homelessness

Together, these funding mechanisms aim to ensure that housing not only gets built quickly but also remains sustainable in the long term.

Addressing a Critical Need

Oregon continues to face a shortage of affordable housing, with thousands of residents struggling to find stable homes. Rising rents, limited availability, and the lasting impacts of the pandemic have deepened the crisis.

State leaders hope that projects like this will provide relief while also setting a model for future housing solutions.

“This is more than just construction,” OHCS said. “It’s an investment in our communities and in the people who call Oregon home.”