Astoria, OR – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has launched a new online tool designed to assist developers in identifying state-owned and leased land for potential housing development. The tool, which was introduced Thursday, aims to address the state’s growing housing shortage by streamlining the process of finding available land for new housing projects.
As part of Governor Kotek’s Housing Production Advisory Council’s recommendations, the online resource is designed to connect developers with parcels of land that could be suitable for housing construction. The initiative is expected to play a key role in boosting housing production and reducing costs by shortening the time developers spend searching for land.
“When it comes to state-owned or leased lands, I am turning over every rock to turn dirt faster for new housing,” Governor Kotek said. “The more housing we can build, the more we can bring relief to Oregon families working to make ends meet. Building units faster makes a real difference because the longer it takes a developer to find the land to build, the more expensive it is to build. Now, we have one more tool to speed up production.”
The tool is part of a broader state effort to increase housing supply and address affordability challenges. Along with the creation of the online inventory, Governor Kotek and the state legislature have taken several other steps to support housing development, including establishing the Housing Accountability and Production Office, funding infrastructure projects, expanding modular housing development capacity, and creating a revolving loan fund to support cities and counties in developing more housing.
Governor Kotek’s office also pointed to the state’s 2025/27 budget and several key pieces of legislation, including House Bills 3031, 2138, and 2258, which continue to make progress toward increasing the availability of housing statewide.
As housing affordability remains a pressing issue in Oregon, the new online tool marks a significant step toward addressing the state’s housing needs and improving access to affordable homes for residents.
