Residents are invited to attend and participate in a community forum hosted by the City of Grants Pass tomorrow evening to learn about current issues related to housing production, rent burden, fair housing and more.
The community forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Grants Pass City Council Chambers, 101 NW A Street.
Information will be shared on current housing statistics, causes and consequences of rent burden, barriers to reducing rent burden and community resources. Any feedback from this community discussion may be used to help guide city housing strategies and initiatives to address current rental housing challenges.
Grants Pass has been identified by Oregon Housing & Community Services as a city that is severely rent-burdened, with 28.6% of all renters paying more than half their income on rent. Paying too much for housing often prevents households from paying for other necessary expenses including medical care, food, utilities, education, transportation, childcare and more.
During this event, community members are encouraged to share their experiences, ask questions and provide input on potential solutions to ease the housing crisis.
If you have any questions, please contact Grants Pass Housing & Neighborhood Specialist Amber Neeck at "aneeck@grantspassoregon.gov" or by calling (541)-450-6068.
