Portland City Council Voted to Create Inventory of Rental Housing

The Portland City Council voted Wednesday to create an inventory of rental housing in the city, which will require all landlords (including those who only rent a single unit) to register their rental property with the city in April 2019 tax filings. The city estimates that the registry will cost $648,000 in the first year, and Mayor Wheeler hopes that the system will provide a “single source of reliable quality data.” Read more.