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Housing data presented as city pursues 'severely rent-burdened' designation; council hears options beyond rent control
Baker City Council · December 17, 2024
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Summary
At a public hearing, a local housing statistician said Baker City's income rose 12% last year while fair-market rents rose ~5%, suggesting the city is gaining ground on affordability and that boosting wages, not reducing rents, should be the primary focus.
At a public hearing on Dec. 17, Baker City staff and a local housing analyst discussed whether the city meets criteria for designation as a "severely rent-burdened" community.
Aaron Still, who said he deals with housing statistics as part of his daily work, told the council that median household income in the area rose…
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