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Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session

Oregon HB 4037

Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

Sponsors

No sponsor recorded.

Summary

Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary

Adjusts certain terms of the revolving loan program for cities and counties to fund affordable housing projects. Allows state agencies to adjust terms of a grant made to the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing in the last biennium. Limits the building permit plan review for housing with two or fewer dwelling units. Establishes a local government process for land use approvals for housing subject only to clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures. Becomes operative on July 1, 2026. Establishes responsibilities for landlords and tenants for residential tenancies destroyed by natural disasters. Requires state agencies to give priority to housing providers when transferring surplus real property. <b>Requires the Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt rules regarding prioritization of lands added to urban reserves. Limits the amount of commercial lands within certain planned areas that may be used for affordable housing.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 5, 2026
House		House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Mar 4, 2026
Senate		Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 26, 2026
Senate		Heard and Reported Out with AmendmentspassSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 19, 2026
House		Third reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 12, 2026
House		Heard and Reported Out with AmendmentspassSet your home in Oregon to see

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