The City of Springfield has several housing incentives programs available to support and encourage the development of housing and affordable housing in Springfield.
Low Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (LIRHPTE)
This property tax exemption is for newly created low-income rental housing units that are available to households at or below 60% of the area median income (AMI).
Housing Diversity Tax Exemption Program (HDTE)
This property tax exemption is for newly created multiple-unit housing located in specified transit-served and core areas of Springfield. Projects must meet minimum requirements, including provision of public benefits, to qualify. Those interested in applying must attend a pre-application meeting before submitting an application.
Income-Qualified Housing Development Standards
The Springfield Development Code has special development standards for income-qualified housing. These standards may allow income-qualified housing to be built in areas not typically reserved for residential uses, and with increased height and density under certain conditions. See Springfield Development Code Section 4.7.405, or contact the planner on duty at 541.726.3753 for more details.
Waiver of SDCs for Affordable Homeownership Housing Units
The City is temporarily waiving transportation, stormwater, and local wastewater system development charges (SDCs) for housing sold affordably to income-qualified households. The income limit is 80% of the area median income (AMI), and the compliance period is five years. The waiver is not available for rental housing development, and Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission and Willamalane Park and Recreation District SDCs are still in effect. Please see the program guidelines and administrative steps for details and additional requirements.
The waiver program is application-based, and availability is limited. The City will waive SDCs on a “first come-first served” basis for qualifying applications until $300,000 of charges have been waived for the program or December 31, 2025, whichever comes first. The program may close without notice, please check with staff before submitting an application.
Waiver of SDCs for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
The City is temporarily waiving transportation, stormwater, and local wastewater SDCs for newly permitted ADUs through June 30, 2027. For more information on ADUs, visit the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit webpage.
Fee Waivers For Income-Qualified Housing Providers And Low-Income Citizens
The City has development fee waivers available for income-qualified housing units and for low-income citizens. See Springfield Development Code Section 2.1.135(C) for details.
HOME Funds for Affordable Housing Development
The City receives federal HOME funds to expand affordable housing opportunities for low-income households. These funds are offered as a development subsidy through a request for proposal process administered by the City of Eugene. See here for more info on the Eugene-Springfield HOME Consortium.
