Portland State report shows eviction cases trending upward in Oregon despite assistance programs
More than 22,000 Oregon renters faced eviction in 2023, and Portland State University researchers discovered that only a minority of affected tenants were able to access formal support. On Tuesday, PSU uncovered the latest findings from its Evicted in Oregon project. Data show that Oregon circuit court eviction filings rose by about 22% last year, with more than 18,000 cases recorded in 2022.