Health and social services
Council decisions about health and social services: 4 decisions. Map ›
October 2026
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City updates zoning rules to match new Oregon housing laws
Portland changed its zoning code, the rules for what can be built where, to follow new state laws passed in 2025 and 2026. The changes cover middle housing like duplexes and townhomes, limits on hearings and notices for some building reviews, where residential treatment facilities can go, and rebuilding homes damaged by natural causes. The state laws aim to remove local barriers and help more housing get built.
City of Portland · October 21, 2026 · Passed, 11 to 1.
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Portland updates zoning rules to match new Oregon housing laws
This changes Portland's zoning code, the rules for what can be built where, to follow five state laws passed in 2025 and 2026. The changes cover middle housing (like duplexes and townhouses), limits on hearings and notices for some land use reviews, where residential treatment facilities can go, and rebuilding homes damaged by natural causes. The city says it has no choice but to make these changes.
City of Portland · October 14, 2026 · Moved forward to a second reading. Public testimony is closed. No vote count was given.
September 2026
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Police to treat personal use of natural psychedelics as low priority
This adds a new section to city law about natural psychedelics, like mushrooms and plants. It makes non-commercial personal use a low priority for police. Police will still act against illegal sales, impaired driving and other unsafe behavior.
City of Portland · September 30, 2026 · Passed with changes, 10 to 0. Two councilors were absent.
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Council moves to make personal psychedelic use a low police priority
This new city law would make police treat personal, non-commercial use of natural psychedelic plants and mushrooms as a low priority. Police would still enforce laws against illegal sales, impaired driving and other unsafe behavior. The goal is to focus police and health resources on trafficking and drugs linked to overdose deaths.
City of Portland · September 23, 2026 · Changed and moved forward to a second reading, a required second vote before it can become law. No vote count was given.