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HFO-TV Interview with Dr. Gerard Mildner on the proposed extension of the Metro Supporting Housing Services
In this episode of HFO Multifamily Marketwatch, we delve into the contentious debate surrounding the Portland Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax, which funds homeless services and is set to expire in 2030. A proposed 20-year extension would lower the tax rate from 1% to 0.9%, yet concerns remain about the tax's high rate and its implications for attracting high-income residents. The discussion critiques the management of funds by Metro and its subcontracting with the City of Portland, alongside proposals for reallocating funds to cities and subsidized housing. The episode emphasizes the…
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