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The City of Hermiston, Oregon, plans to construct a 276-unit apartment complex in 2026 to address increasing housing demand fueled by economic growth and ongoing data center projects. In addition, the city approved 130 new single-family housing units in 2025, but faces challenges in attracting market-rate apartment developers due to competition from larger cities like Bend and Portland. City officials anticipate that the construction pipeline will support growth for the next decade.