Portland sees significant production in middle housing resulting from recently adopted zoning changes, report finds

Updated February 4, 2025 10:00 am Press release

Portland sees significant production in middle housing resulting from recently adopted zoning changes

Several years after the Residential Infill Project (Parts 1 and 2) went into effect, middle housing permitting has increased significantly and has resulted in more affordable homeownership opportunities.

February 4, 2025 10:00 am News article

City Council adopts the Residential Infill Project – Part 2

On June 1, 2022, City Council voted to adopt additional changes to zoning in Portland’s single-dwelling zones, thus expanding allowances for more housing types.

June 2, 2022 2:50 pm News article

City Council adopts amendments to the Residential Infill Project – Part 2 Recommended Draft

After considering public testimony, Commissioners voted to amend a few proposed changes to zoning in Portland’s single-dwelling zones.

May 24, 2022 3:04 pm News article

City Council to hear public testimony on potential amendments to the Residential Infill Project – Part 2 (RIP2) Recommended Draft

On May 19, Portlanders will be able to testify on proposed changes to zoning in Portland’s single-dwelling zones.

May 12, 2022 11:00 am News article

Residential Infill Project - Part 2 heads to City Council for public hearing on additional housing choices

Portlanders can testify on the RIP2 Recommended Draft in person (via zoom), at a hearing on April 27, or in writing via the Map App.

Updated April 21, 2022 11:00 am News article

RIP2 Recommended Draft now available

View the draft documents and submit comments through the online Map App or at a virtual City Council hearing.

March 21, 2022 5:08 pm News article

Planning and Sustainability Commission Considers Potential Changes to RIP2

Portland’s larger residential lots in the R10/R20 zones will soon be in compliance with HB2001 with proposed changes in the Residential Infill Project – Part 2; PSC creates amendments to proposals after hearing public testimony.

February 7, 2022 11:38 am News article

Planning and Sustainability Commission hears public testimony on the Residential Infill Project – Part 2

Commissioners hear more ideas, some concerns for adding housing on Portland’s larger lots.

January 10, 2022 9:26 am News article

Residential Infill Project - Part 2 Proposals Ready for Public Review and Testimony

The Planning and Sustainability Commission will hear public testimony on the RIP2 Proposed Draft on Tuesday December 14 at 5 p.m.; Portlanders invited to testify in person at the virtual hearing or in writing via the Map App.

Updated December 14, 2021 9:51 am News article

Residential Infill Project Part 2 addresses larger residential lots, cottage clusters and attached houses

RIP2 will fulfill state mandates requiring higher density housing in nearly all of Portland’s residential zones, including on larger lots (R10 and R20) in outlying areas; also addresses attached houses and cottage clusters.

November 15, 2021 5:39 pm News article

Residential Infill Project - Part 2 (RIP2) has begun

RIP2 is the City’s response to statewide middle housing mandates; brings Portland into full compliance with HB2001.

September 21, 2021 9:33 am News article