The Eugene City Council recently greenlighted five Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemptions (LIRHPTEs) on Monday, catalyzing the development and upkeep of at least 291 affordable housing units within the city’s territory. Celebrating 35 years since its establishment in 1990, the LIRHPTE program is a collaborative endeavor between the City of Eugene and the 4J and Bethel school districts, according to the City of Eugene. These exemptions serve as a backbone for projects that aim to keep rents manageable for families earning no more than 60% of the area’s median income, which is currently $53,460 for a household of four, ensuring they don’t have to grapple with prohibitive housing costs…