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In November, Portland voters approved a ballot measure that limits rent increases to a maximum of 5% after a tenant voluntarily leaves a unit and a new resident comes in. Proponents say that initiative, along with a referendum passed in 2020 to cap rent increases at the rate of inflation and create a board to

The homes will be converted to Section 8-eligible units, which will allow renters to use subsidies to pay their monthly rent.