July 2025 Monthly Newsletter from Partners for Affordable Housing
- Partners for Affordable Housing
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 9
Below are the highlights from our July newsletter with what the Partners for Affordable Housing coalition is up to! Click here to read the full newsletter.
DO: Attend the coalition workshop
We’re hosting a virtual meeting for all members of Partners for Affordable Housing on Tuesday, July 29 from 4-6 p.m. to workshop local housing revenue strategies for jurisdictions in Deschutes County.
Revenue strategies can help fund critical roads, sewers and water lines needed to build more housing more affordably. Other strategies such as vacancy taxes or a rental fee can help provide dollars for gap funding needed to move housing projects forward.
It’s exciting stuff that can really make the difference. And we want your input!
PAH’s research and education on these kinds of solutions could help inform community-supported solutions for the City of Bend’s new temporary HOME committee (Housing Options Made for Everyone), and other cities and counties in our region.
Watch for more information coming soon and please plan to join us on July 29!
SHARE: A story from our partners at BUILD LLC
Coalition member Kevin Eckert, Founder of BUILD LLC, works on affordable multi-family housing and mixed-use projects across the Pacific Northwest every day.
Hear from Kevin about three challenges builders in Central Oregon face in advancing affordable housing – funding, land availability, and zoning.
You can find this social post on our channels. Please share it!
Suggested text for sharing: There are many ways to tackle the housing crisis in Central Oregon. Partners for Affordable Housing is lending our collective voice and expertise to help advance bold solutions alongside members like Kevin with BUILD LLC. Listen to his take in this quick video!
FAST FACT: Two ADUs now allowed on a single property
In big news, the Bend City Council has updated policies to allow for two ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) on one property! Additionally, the code will be updated to authorize two kitchens in one home, unlocking more possibilities for intergenerational living. These updates will expand opportunities for more housing options across more income levels.
A big thanks to the Bend City Council for prioritizing more affordable and available housing!
EVENTS: Upcoming Coalition Meetings
Jenny sent out calendar invites for the following meetings - please let us know if you did not receive them. As an educational option, we are also offering a series of electrification presentations. Please join us!
Coalition virtual workshop: 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, July 29.
Electrification presentation: 4-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7 with Cassie Lacy, City of Bend. Zoom link here.
Electrification presentation: 4-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. with Alisa Dunlap, PacifiCorp. Zoom link here.
Coalition virtual meeting: 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26. Zoom link here.
Housing forum (open to the public): TBD in October / November
HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT OR EVENT TO SHARE? Let us know by emailing the following information to info@partnersforaffordablehousing.com: background, time and location, and call to action for coalition members.
Everyone is welcome to sign up for our newsletter on our homepage that we send out once a month.
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