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Affordable Housing Development Coming to Hillsboro

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A major affordable housing development is underway in Hillsboro, Oregon, with a 135,000-square-foot transit-oriented project set to provide 118 units of housing, an early learning center, and community space. Mercy Housing Northwest and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) are co-developing the project, which has gained approval from the Hillsboro City Council. The development will be located at the TriMet's Willow Creek Transit Center, with the city and TriMet working together to provide affordable housing at the site.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project will feature a five-story building with 118 units, including 41 units for occupants earning up to 30 percent of the area median income.
  • The development will provide 18 permanent supportive housing units for people exiting homelessness.
  • Amenities will include a fully accessible community room, tech center, children's area, and smaller meeting spaces, as well as laundry/lounge spaces and secure indoor bike storage.
  • Mercy Housing will partner with IRCO to provide an on-site, 3,500-square-foot early learning center on the ground floor.
  • Resident services will include health and wellness programs, meals for seniors, after-school activities, career coaching, workforce development, and more.
  • The project is expected to break ground in late 2026 and be completed in approximately 20 months.
  • The total project cost is estimated at $66.5 million, with Metro affordable housing bond funds and a discounted property purchase from TriMet helping to support the project.

Statistics:

  • $66.5 million: Total project cost estimate
  • $15.5 million: Metro affordable housing bond funds dedicated to support the project
  • $3.5 million: Mercy Housing's investment in the project
  • 118 units: Total number of housing units in the project
  • 41 units: Units for occupants earning up to 30 percent of the area median income
  • 18 units: Permanent supportive housing units for people exiting homelessness
  • 135,000 square feet: Total project size
  • 3,500 square feet: Early learning center size
  • 59 parking spaces: Number of parking spaces planned

Sources:

  • Hillsboro City Council
  • TriMet
  • Mercy Housing Northwest
  • Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
  • Carleton Hart Architecture
  • BridgeTower Media (2025)
  • Hillsboro City staff report

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