Eugene's first Urban Growth Strategies adoption process is underway. This multi-step process includes work sessions, public hearings, a recommendation by the Eugene Planning Commission, and City Council action by the end of 2026. 

The Eugene Planning Commission held a virtual public hearing on June 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. on Adoption Package #1, which includes a series of legislative land use code amendments intended to remove barriers and expand access to housing and jobs. These amendments are time-sensitive and are proposed both as actions to address some of the City’s housing and employment needs, as well as required responses to recent state legislation. 

Thank you to everyone who provided written or live public testimony and participated in the virtual meeting! The Planning Commission heard live testimony from ten individuals and received 26 written submissions. The Planning Commission’s public comment period for this package closed on June 30, and all future public comments received on Adoption Package #1 will be forwarded to City Council for their deliberations in Fall 2026.

The Eugene Planning Commission will continue deliberations and form a recommendation to City Council at meetings on July 14 and July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

Stay engaged by visiting the project’s Engage Eugene page or by joining the Urban Growth Strategies Interested Parties List. 

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Advisory Committee is seeking members from the community at‑large, from housing and population advocacy groups, and from the planning and housing development fields.

Eugene’s AHTF supports projects and programs that increase availability and access to owner and renter occupied housing that is affordable to middle- and low-income community members. AHTF Advisory Committee members advise City of Eugene staff on program goals; review and score Affordable Housing development proposals submitted through the City’s annual AHTF Request for Proposals (RFP); and make funding recommendations to staff based on the RFP evaluation process. The committee also reviews AHTF program activities and provides input on overall program direction.

The AHTF‑AC consists of nine community members representing a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Three at-large representatives
•  Three members with planning, housing development, construction, lending, or real estate experience
• Three housing and population advocates, including people with lived experience in Affordable Housing, tenant support, or community advocacy for groups that face obstacles in securing housing

The committee meets four times a year (twice in the spring, twice in the fall) with additional meetings scheduled as needed.

Below is information about the advisory committee recruitment and the links to the applications:

• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee - Information Sheet
•  Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Applications:

o  At-Large Community Representative Application

o  Housing and Population Advocate Application

o  Planning and Housing Development Application

Applications are being accepted through August 5, 2026.

For questions, please contact Laura Hammond (541-682-5502).

Learn more about the AHTF at eugene-or.gov/affordablehousingfund.

The City of Eugene is recruiting a Development & Permitting Liaison, a strategic role advancing our community’s top priorities: housing production, economic development, and improved customer service in the permit review process. 

We’re seeking a collaborative problem solver who can strengthen partnerships, streamline processes, and help create clearer, more predictable permitting pathways for businesses, developers, and community members. 

Learn more and apply: Development and Permitting Liaison

The PIC at the Atrium Building is open for in-person, drop-in service Monday–Friday, 12:00–4:00 p.m. City services remain available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. by phone, email, or appointment.

Need help? Use the contact list below:

• Permit Intake & Support – Project consultations, eBuild help

📞 541-682-5505 | ✉️ permitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Commercial Permits – Code questions, plan review

📞 541-682-5613 | ✉️ commercialpermitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Residential Permits – Code questions, plan review

📞 541-682-5611 | ✉️ residentialpermitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Land Use / Planning / Zoning – Zoning, height/setbacks, signs, parking

📞 541-682-8336 | ✉️ landuseinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Public Works – Stormwater, easements, SDCs, floodplain

📞 541-682-8400 | ✉️ publicworksinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Inspection Support – Schedule inspections, certificates of occupancy

📞 541-682-5283 | ✉️ inspectionsupport@eugene-or.gov

• Code Compliance – Report code violations

📞 541-682-5819 | ✉️ codecompliance@eugene-or.gov

• Erosion Prevention – Permit requirements for land disturbance

📞 541-682-8498 | ✉️ erosioninfo@eugene-or.gov

• Business Licensing – Licensing, certification, registration

📞 541-682-5379 | ✉️ businesslicense@eugene-or.gov

• Rental Housing – Standards and complaint process

📞 541-682-8282 | ✉️ rentalhousing@eugene-or.gov

• General Info & Payments – Applications, documents, payments

📞 541-682-5692

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