Salem Housing Authority: HUD rescinded NOFO, vouchers near capacity and emergency vouchers falling The Salem Housing Authority reported HUD rescinded the 2025 Continuum of Care NOFO that will be reissued; HCV leasing at 93%, project-based vouchers at 79% (some projects not yet online), and emergency housing vouchers at 68% utilization with current funding through part of 2026.

The Salem Housing Authority reveals critical updates on housing vouchers and the future of the 2025 Continuum of Care NOFO, highlighting the urgent need for community support.

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Salem staff outline zoning changes to speed middle-housing, streamline trees and permit rules City staff presented a housing code project intended to implement the city's Housing Production Strategy, proposing expanded cottage clusters, exemptions for small lots, streamlined tree removal permitting for certain housing types, shared utilities for middle housing, and boundary-street exemption for 3- and 4-unit developments.

Salem is taking bold steps to boost housing affordability with proposed zoning changes that could reshape the future of community living!

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Salem Council Evaluates Rent Control and Short-Term Rental Regulations Amid Housing Crisis Salem leaders discuss rent limits and strategies to address housing affordability challenges.

As Salem grapples with soaring rents, candidates clash over the future of housing policy, debating the impact of rent control and short-term rentals on affordability.

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Salem Housing Authority unveils plan for affordable homeownership and property dispositions Housing Authority outlines strategy for affordable ownership and redeveloping public housing sites.

Salem is taking bold steps towards affordable housing by transforming public properties into opportunities for low- and moderate-income families!

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Michael discusses rise in mortgage loan denials for classified groups Michael highlights troubling increase in mortgage loan denials from 2020 to 2025 analysis

Rising mortgage loan denials have surged alarmingly for specific groups in Salem, with some demographics facing denial rates jumping from 17% to a staggering 51%.

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Salem Council approves affordable housing plan with Habitat for Humanity support Council members pass motion to secure 33 affordable homes amid pressing federal deadlines.

Salem's City Council just took a monumental step towards affordable homeownership, uniting efforts with Habitat for Humanity to secure 33 homes for residents in need!

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Salem residents oppose luxury housing development at Charlotte Park due to infrastructure concerns Residents criticize Charlotte Park project for promoting luxury rentals and worsening traffic in Salem.

Salem residents are rallying against a luxury housing project that threatens to worsen traffic and ignore the community's real housing needs.

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Veronica Miranda critiques housing proposal at Salem public meeting Veronica Miranda emphasizes the need for housing to prioritize local residents in Salem.

Veronica Miranda is sounding the alarm on a $1 billion housing project in Salem, urging the City Council to prioritize community needs over investor profits.

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Salem City studies parking minimums to enhance multifamily housing supply Salem aims to adjust parking requirements to increase housing units and address shortages.

Salem is rethinking its outdated parking requirements to tackle a pressing housing shortage and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

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Salem council discusses parking reduction to enhance affordable housing opportunities City explores lowering parking requirements to increase housing affordability and availability.

Salem is considering reducing parking requirements to tackle its housing crisis and boost affordability, but will it strike the right balance?

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Salem City Council advances affordable housing ordinances including ADU and tenant protections Council discusses changes to zoning laws to improve affordable housing development in Salem.

Salem's City Council is taking bold steps to tackle the housing crisis with exciting new proposals for affordable housing and tenant protections!

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