Agenda Packet 2-24-20 Work Session

Home Browse Search

February 11, 2020 5 Eugene and Springfield, OR as dramatically as home values. Between 2010 and 2019, the median rental rate rose to $1,373 in Eugene (47% increase) and $1,181 in Springfield (58% increase). As a result, many households pay more for housing than is affordable, or are unable to any afford housing. Households paying more than 30% of household income are considered to have a ‘housing cost burden’. A majority of all renters in Eugene (55%) and slightly under half of all renters in Springfield (48%) are considered housing cost burdened, while a smaller but significant share of all homeowners in each jurisdiction are also cost burdened (Eugene – 27%, Springfield – 29%). Housing Conditions and Lead Based Paint In the cities of Eugene and Springfield, approximately 60% (55,005) of the total housing units were built prior to 1980 and may contain lead-based paint. Approximately 11,437 homes pose potential lead-based paint hazards in the cities of Eugene and Springfield. Despite the age of the housing stock, the physical condition of the housing in Eugene and Springfield is generally good, as there are relatively few housing units (1,875) in the area that are considered substandard according to HUD. Of those, 90% are rental units, and 59% are occupied by people making 50% or less of the average median income. Based on input received during provider and public consultations, units available to low income residents tend to have more significant issues, and because of the scarcity of affordable low-income housing, residents are reluctant to raise their concerns for fear of losing the housing. Manufactured dwelling parks are areas where people rent or lease a space for their manufactured home, which they may rent or own. A manufactured dwelling is a more affordable way for many people to own a home or live independently in an environment for older individuals. About 5% of the housing units in Eugene and Springfield are manufactured home park spaces, with nearly 40% of the homes in three census tracts. These tracts are located in west Eugene, Glenwood, and mid- Springfield. February 24, 2020, Work Session – Item 2CC Agenda - Page 19