Homeless & Housing Committee, March 10, 2026
Votes on SDC Exemption Program Progress Report
What happened
The Homeless & Housing Committee heard public testimony on housing issues and received an update on Portland's temporary SDC exemption program.
- Jurisdiction
- Portland, OR
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 1
SDC Exemption Program Progress Report
Staff from Portland Permitting and Development presented the first implementation report on the temporary SDC exemption program adopted in July 2025. The program has 265 complied units, 206 issued units, and 1,248 enrolled units toward a 5,000-unit goal over three years.
Meeting Summary
The Homeless & Housing Committee heard public testimony on housing issues and received an update on Portland's temporary SDC exemption program.
Key Decisions (1)
SDC Exemption Program Progress Report
Development Activity (2)
Monarcha (formerly Minnesota Places)
Residential
Broadway Corridor Parcel 6
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Multifamily permits dropped from 2,169 units in 2023 to 954…
Commercial Demand
Construction costs have surged approximately 50% since the pandemic onset…
Sentiment
Developers report the SDC exemption is helpful but insufficient alone…
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