September - 2022

Portland affordable housing tenants speak out after nearly 50% rent spike

Tenants in affordable apartments in North Portland came to KOIN 6 News after they say their increased rent by nearly 50%...

‘I would need a second job’: Oregon tenants react to 14.6% rent increase cap

The state of Oregon has set next year’s maximum allowable rent increase to 14.6% next year, the highest jump in the 21st century.

Oregon tenant advocates fear eviction spike amid 14.6% rent hike cap

SALEM, Ore — Renter advocates in Oregon are sounding the alarm over a potential spike in evictions, following the state’s increase in...

Economist: Few vacant units mean more rent increases in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s annual cap on rent increases will balloon in 2023, from 9.9% in 2022 to 14.6%.

Annual maximum rent increase jumps 14.6% in 2023; some renters say its an eviction notice

SALEM, Ore. — Increases in the cost of living in Oregon show no signs of letting up. Officials announced next year Oregon landlords will...

Rent hikes capped at 14.6% for most Oregonians next year, the highest since limits passed

In a state with one of the most challenging housing crunches in the country, Oregon renters could face the highest possible maximum...

Oregon officials set rent increase cap for 2023

Officials said Tuesday that Oregon landlords can raise rents by as much as 14.6% next year under a statewide rent control policy.

Oregon landlords can raise rents 14.6% next year

Inflation is so hot right now that even if Oregon rent control were the law back in 2000, next year's limit would still be the highest...

Rent cap increase and fading protections mean things are getting worse as evictions skyrocket

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: State officials announced today that the 2023 rent cap in Oregon will be a shocking 14.6%.