Scarcity of Facts Forces Oregon Legislative Committee to Hold Hearings Friday as Clock Ticks Down to Moratorium Expiration

The Oregon House Committee on Housing will hold an informational hearing on Friday in an attempt to determine how many renters may actually face eviction when the moratorium expires at the end of this month.

At the present time, estimates on how much back rent is owed in Oregon ranges from $171 million to $1.46 billion statewide, depending on who crunches the numbers. Multnomah County estimates $72 million – $500 million is owed in the county alone, and that 56,000 to 90,000 renters face eviction.  

Rental housing associations say their tally statewide is $1.46 billion, less whatever tenants have received in government aid – but that information is not readily available.  

Read more in the Portland Tribune (requires subscription).