Housing Capacity Analysis and 20-year housing need
Summary
The city must reach historically underserved communities, tribal governments, and — per commissioners' suggestion — the general workforce and large employers. Two public meetings, surveys, and focus groups are planned, with a community meeting expected in September.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The study is funded by a state grant from DLCD, so no direct local cost was discussed.
Residents — including renters, older adults, people with disabilities, the Hispanic/Latino community, and tribal communities — get a say in how Astoria plans for housing.
Middle-income buyers seeking ownership housing may be underserved if production skews heavily toward subsidized rental units, per the mayor's concerns.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Work Session - Sep 28, 2026
The state says Astoria needs roughly 650 housing units over 20 years, with about 60% targeted to households below 60% of area median income. The mayor and some council members worry the focus on subsidized housing ignores ownership housing for workers and middle-income residents; consultants say the full analysis will cover the whole market.
Planning Commission - Jul 28, 2026
Astoria just finished three big affordable-housing buildings and has more coming, including 60-plus units at Copeland Commons and a 16-unit workforce ownership project at the Customs House. Director Roberts says the city will finally report previously missed housing units to the state this year.
Planning Commission - Jun 23, 2026
The city must reach historically underserved communities, tribal governments, and — per commissioners' suggestion — the general workforce and large employers. Two public meetings, surveys, and focus groups are planned, with a community meeting expected in September.
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