Oregon HB 4037 — Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.

Oregon, 2026R1. HB 4037: Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.

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Latest action

April 13, 2026 — Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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. 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. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

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Bill text

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HHOUSH Amendment -10 Read version ↗

SHDEV Amendment -A17 Read version ↗

Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. April 13, 2026Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
2. April 7, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 7, 2026President signed.
4. March 6, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 5, 2026House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
6. March 4, 2026Neron Misslin, granted unanimous consent to change vote to nay.
7. March 4, 2026Manning Jr, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
8. March 4, 2026Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed.
9. March 3, 2026Second reading.
10. March 2, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
11. February 26, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.
12. February 19, 2026Referred to Housing and Development.
13. February 19, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
14. February 19, 2026Third reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed.
15. February 17, 2026Second reading.
16. February 16, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
17. February 12, 2026Work Session held.
18. February 10, 2026Public Hearing held.
19. February 5, 2026Public Hearing held.
20. February 2, 2026Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
21. February 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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