Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'density bonus' in Oregon housing development?
AExtra money paid to developers by the government for building housing
BAn incentive allowing developers to build more units than the base zoning allows in exchange for including affordable housing or other community benefits✓ Correct
CA tax bonus for dense urban development
DAn OREA bonus for brokers who sell high-density projects
Explanation
A density bonus allows developers to build more housing units than the base zoning would otherwise permit in exchange for providing affordable units, public amenities, green space, or other community benefits. Oregon cities use density bonuses as a policy tool to increase housing supply and affordability without direct government expenditure. The bonus units generate revenue that can offset the affordable unit costs.
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