UGS Middle Housing Information Session - May 20, 2026

The City of Eugene held a public information session on May 20, 2026, focused on proposed middle housing code changes as part of its Urban Growth Strategies project. The meeting detailed the city's significant housing needs over the next 20 years, including a requirement to produce nearly 26,000 new dwelling units, with a strong emphasis on affordable housing for low-income households. The discussion covered recent legislative requirements, including House Bill 2138, and proposed amendments to the land use code aimed at increasing housing capacity, reducing regulatory barriers, and providing incentives such as increased building heights and bonuses for accessible units. The session also addressed streamlining land use application processes to expedite middle housing development, including changes to notification and appeal rights. Future adoption packages were previewed, highlighting plans for additional housing and jobs actions, public facilities planning, and urban growth boundary expansions. The meeting included a Q&A segment where participants inquired about affordable housing incentives, coordination with other housing-related legislation, and the timeline for code adoption and review. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed, but the session outlined policy and regulatory changes that could impact future housing development and related procurement activities in Eugene.