“MFNW remains very concerned with the uncertainty and liabilities this ordinance would impose on Portland’s rental housing market.” MFNW is committed to working to address these issues, but this ordinance will cost housing providers and residents alike. wweek.com/news/city/2026/10/…

Multifamily NW has named David Thompson its new Executive Director. A lawyer and business leader, David brings experience in executive leadership, operations, organizational growth and community engagement. Welcome, David!

Portland's affordable housing stock is a critical safety net in the city's housing continuum.  Addressing chronic nonpayment and safety challenges benefits all housing providers, and ensure affordable providers can continue to provide much needed housing and supportive services.

A little preparation will make a big difference in emergency situations. Thank you to our friends at @multco! multco.us/news/ahead-curve-p…

The City of Portland is hiring an outside firm to examine the “intended and unintended consequences” of Portland’s Fair Access in Renting (FAIR), a study that Zachary Lindahl and MFNW members agree is long overdue. Thank you to @Bach and The Oregonian

The @Oregonian published a Letter to the Editor from Exec Dir, Gary Fisher, outlining the industry’s concerns about the proposed rental software ban and the unintended consequences it may create for the stability and affordability of the city’s housing. oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Chuck Slothower of the @djcOregon shared highlights from the MFNW Fall 2025 Apartment Report. The report shows the Portland and Vancouver metro area vacancy rate grew to 5.47 percent, up from 4.49 percent a year ago. Check out the full article- djcoregon.com/news/2025/10/1…

MFNW recognizes Portland is in a housing emergency, with demand far outpacing supply. Ongoing collaboration between city staff, elected officials, and industry reps is essential to ensure effective, sustainable solutions to the housing crisis. oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Portland is contemplating a new rule that would require property owners to install ACs or heat pumps in every unit. Andie Smith, @MultifamilyNW president, shared some of the challenges with Gosia Wozniacka and @TheOregonian Read the full article below oregonlive.com/environment/2…

Squatting displaces responsible tenants, and Multifamily NW supports the passage of HB 3522 to reinforce property rights and help restore access and confidence in Oregon’s rental housing system. Thank you @Salem_Statesman statesmanjournal.com/story/n…

Gov Kotek and Mayor Wilson are partnering to address PDX’s housing problem with efforts to streamline the permitting process, developing office-to-residential conversions, and more. Read more in @PDXBIZJournal bizjournals.com/portland/new…

We applaud efforts to address housing concerns for pregnant and new mothers, but this is just the beginning of a bigger problem. All Oregonians deserve a rental assistance program they can rely on when they struggle most. We must fix the programs we have. oregonlive.com/politics/2025…