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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago

A lack of housing isn't the problem. Portland has a residential vacancy rate of 6%, just about normal and 0.7% under the national average.

https://portlandrentalhomes.com/calculate-your-vacancy-rate-to-determine-your-rental-propertys-overall-health/

The problem is people out of their minds on booze and drugs can't hold a job long enough to pay for ANY housing.