A New Tax For Affordable Housing Is Going to Pass—But Will Portland Unnecessarily Forego Millions?

Portland Mercury:

Are new apartment buildings commercial or residential projects?

Most days, that's a question that makes a difference mostly for the type of permit developers need from the City of Portland. But under a new construction tax that appears destined to pass city council next week, it could mean a difference of millions in how much unrestricted cash Portland has for affordable housing in the next two decades.

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