ChangeBridge / Oregon / HB4037 Signed by Governor
HB4037 House Bill
Signed by Governor
2026-04-07

Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.

This Act changes some housing programs, agencies and laws and rules about home building. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). 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.

Bill Details

State

Oregon

Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber

House

Official Source

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Action History

2026-04-07 H Governor signed.
2026-03-06 S President signed.
2026-03-06 H Speaker signed.
2026-03-05 H House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 52; Nays, 1--Rieke Smith; Excused, 4--Hartman, Levy B, Ruiz, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Boshart Davis, Chotzen, Speaker Fahey.
2026-03-04 S Neron Misslin, granted unanimous consent to change vote to nay.
2026-03-04 S Manning Jr, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
2026-03-04 S Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 2--Neron Misslin, Robinson.
2026-03-03 S Second reading.
2026-03-02 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2026-02-26 S Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2026-02-19 S Referred to Housing and Development.
2026-02-19 S First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2026-02-18 H Third reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed. Ayes, 40; Excused, 13--Boice, Bunch, Diehl, Edwards, Hartman, Levy B, Lewis, Nosse, Osborne, Reschke, Smith G, Valderrama, Wright; Excused for Business of the House, 7--Boshart Davis, Harbick, McIntire, Owens, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan.
2026-02-17 H Second reading.
2026-02-16 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2026-02-12 H Work Session held.
2026-02-10 H Public Hearing held.
2026-02-05 H Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02 H Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
2026-02-02 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Votes

2026-02-12 House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 13 Nay: 0
2026-02-18 House Third Reading Yea: 40 Nay: 0
2026-02-26 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Yea: 5 Nay: 0
2026-03-04 Senate Third Reading Yea: 28 Nay: 2
2026-03-05 House Third Reading in Concurrence Yea: 52 Nay: 1

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 H Housing and Homelessness
2026-02-19 S Housing and Development

Amendments

2026-02-05 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-3
2026-02-05 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-5
2026-02-05 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-1
2026-02-05 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-4
2026-02-05 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-8
2026-02-05 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-6
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-3
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-5
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-1
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-4
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-8
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-6
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-3
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-5
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-1
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-4
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-8
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-6
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-9
2026-02-10 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-10
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-3
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-5
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-1
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-4
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-8
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-6
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-9
2026-02-12 House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-10
2026-02-26 Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-A12
2026-02-26 Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-A11
2026-02-26 Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-A13
2026-02-26 Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-A17

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