Investor Index | April 6
Portland might bail out affordable housing landlords, but would that lower rents?
Portland City Council appears likely to pass an ordinance that would save some small businesses around $200 per year.
Portland companies with annual sales totaling less than $50,000 are exempt from the city’s business license tax. On Wednesday, city councilors unanimously advanced an ordinance that would raise the threshold for exemption to $75,000 in sales this year, and up to $100,000 in 2027.
“Businesses are navigating rising costs and uncertain revenue and workforce challenges,” Councilor Candace Avalos said during Wednesday’s meeting, “And in many of our immigrant communities, especially in East Portland, there’s a real fear — owners are telling us that foot traffic is down simply because people are afraid to be out.”
Four Macroeconomic Factors that CRE Investors Should Track Now
When determining their strategies, commercial real estate investors monitor a variety of factors, including market performance, asset value, and rates of return. John Chang, senior vice president with Marcus & Millichap, also indicated that investors should monitor these four macroeconomic issues.
Full Article: https://www.connectcre.com/stories/four-macroeconomic-factors-that-cre-investors-should-track-now/
Portland City Council moves toward small measure of business tax relief
Portland City Council appears likely to pass an ordinance that would save some small businesses around $200 per year.
Portland companies with annual sales totaling less than $50,000 are exempt from the city’s business license tax. On Wednesday, city councilors unanimously advanced an ordinance that would raise the threshold for exemption to $75,000 in sales this year, and up to $100,000 in 2027.
Full Article: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/01/portland-oregon-business-tax-small-measure-license/