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Projects and Studies
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
UPDATE: The ADU study has concluded. The final task 3 report can be read here.
The city hired Cascadia Partners to provide an assessment of the existing zoning code standards and fees related to ADUs and develop recommendations aimed at enabling the development of more cost-effective ADUs in the city.
Construction Excise Tax (CET)
UPDATE: A construction excise tax oversight group developed the criteria for distribution of these funds towards affordable housing. The city will be providing an update on the program implementation at a City Council Meeting on June 15, 2021.
City Council adopted the CET Ordinance No. 2154 on Nov. 21, 2017.
Hillside Master Plan
The Hillside Master Plan was approved by the City Council during the November 16, 2021 Regular Session. Please click the project link for more information.
Housing Capacity Analysis/Housing Production Strategy
The Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and Housing Production Strategy (HPS) project is now underway. Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 10 Housing requires the city to conduct a Housing Capacity Analysis, otherwise known as a Housing Need Analysis, every six years. Additionally House Bill 2003, adopted in 2019, requires the City to develop a Housing Production Strategy. The Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA) and Housing Production Strategy (HPS) documents were adopted by City council on June 6, 2023. The final HCA can be found here. The final HPS can be found here. You can learn more about the development of the documents by visiting the project webpage.
Milwaukie Housing Affordability Strategy (MHAS)
The Milwaukie Housing Affordability Strategy (MHAS) was adopted by City Council on July 17, 2018. This 5-year strategy contains 31 action items for short, mid-term, and long-term implementation for providing and supporting equitable and affordable housing opportunities. Click here for a summary of the MHAS.
Other Resources
These are additional organizations with resources and up-to-date information available. Learn more about the Fair Housing Council of Oregon, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Exchange Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, the Living Wage Calculator, Opportunity Atlas, and the Poverty and the Race Research Action Council (PRAC) here.