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Committee moves roughly $20.7 million in unspent rental fees toward eviction prevention and emergency vouchers
Summary
The committee voted 3–2 on Dec. 9 to send a resolution (document 2025-478) to full council recommending allocation of about $20.7 million in unspent rental-registration fees to rent assistance, emergency housing vouchers and stabilization programs; public testimony strongly urged immediate deployment.
The Portland City Council Homelessness and Housing Committee voted on Dec. 9 to forward a resolution to full council recommending that about $20.7 million in unspent rental-registration fees be used to prevent homelessness and stabilize housing.
Chair Candace Avalos introduced Item 4 after staff told councilors the Rental Services Office had identified roughly $20,700,000 in unspent funds held in the city’s Housing Investment Fund. "The discovery of these unspent funds gave us the perfect opportunity to act with urgency and fiscal responsibility," Avalos said.
Sponsors and staff presented a recommended allocation package. Jamie Evenstar, chief of staff for Chair Avalos, outlined staff recommendations:…
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