Inside Hermiston Newsletter
AUGUST 2025
New Market Rate Housing on the Horizon
If you’ve lived in Hermiston for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that we need more housing. For young professionals like new teachers and health care workers, finding the right place to live can be a challenge. This is especially true for those who don’t qualify for income-restricted housing, but aren’t ready to buy a home either.
The Hermiston City Council took a big step toward meeting the need in July by approving an agreement to support the construction of 276 new market-rate apartment units. It’s the kind of new housing that’s been completely missing in Hermiston for more than a decade.
These apartments give young professionals a place to start putting down roots in Hermiston instead of commuting from places like the Tri-Cities — keeping our workforce local and helping the economy here.
The City’s support will come in the form of a performance-based incentive tied to property taxes, meaning it only kicks in as the developer builds and pays their share of property taxes. We believe it’s a smart way to grow Hermiston’s housing options while keeping our financial commitments in check.
We’re excited to see this project move forward and even more excited about what it means for Hermiston’s future. You can read more about this project in the City Council report below.
— Byron Smith, Hermiston City Manager
Read the full August 2025 newsletter here.
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