In preparation for this year's roadshow event series, we posted a brief survey asking some questions about alternative housing and your thoughts. We have received a record number of responses and wanted to share current results. We will be closing the survey on April 1st. One of the first questions we asked was related to … Continue reading Current Results for Housing Survey
Short Term Rentals
Short term rentals (rentals of dwelling for under 30 days, usually more than one visitor per month) are currently be regulated nationwide and in Oregon to reduce impact to long term rental market and address nuisance issues resulting from commercial type activities (overnight stays) happening in traditionally residential areas. Several counties in Oregon, including Hood … Continue reading Short Term Rentals
Housing Alternatives
Planning staff gets frequent inquiries from people interested in building homes, secondary homes, or using their homes to supplement their income by renting out all or a portion of it. Staff has developed an infographic that talks about some of the popular alternative housing types and what we can/can't approve: Rural planning in Oregon differs from … Continue reading Housing Alternatives