Thinking about bringing in extra income by renting a spare bedroom or that new ADU—while still living in your primary home? Good news: Oregon gives owner-occupied landlords some powerful exemptions from eviction restrictions, relocation payments, and screening rules that regular rentals don’t get. In my latest PAROA article, I break it all down with real Portland examples, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices so you can do it right (and keep your sanity). Read it now and sav

If you're reading this in February 2026, you're probably feeling the pinch just like I am. January brought a record-breaking wave of eviction filings across Oregon—over 2,700 court-ordered evictions statewide, the highest in five years, with Multnomah County and the Portland area getting hit especially hard. That's nearly double some recent months, and it's got a lot of us scrambling to stay compliant while protecting our investments and cash flow. What's driving this Oreg

Today, we're diving into a complete tax preparation checklist tailored for Oregon rental property owners. We'll focus on maximizing Oregon rental property tax deductions—the ordinary and necessary expenses that directly lower your taxable rental income. Whether you own a duplex in Portland, a handful of single-family homes in Beaverton, or investment properties across the state, these strategies apply to you. I'll walk you through real-world examples, step-by-step guidance, c

As landlords, we know preventing mold in Oregon rentals isn’t just about keeping the place looking sharp—it’s about protecting tenant health, preserving property value, and staying on the right side of habitability laws. In winter especially, with our high humidity and frequent downpours from November through February, mold complaints spike. Our PAROA helpline sees it every year: more calls about leaks, bathroom moisture, and that telltale musty smell. Let’s dive in and arm y

Inclusionary housing policies—those rules requiring developers to set aside affordable units in new projects—have been a big part of the conversation around boosting supply while keeping rents attainable for lower-income folks. But they've also sparked debate about impacts on feasibility and overall production. Senate Bill 1521 steps into that fray with a proposal specifically for the Portland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), putting new conditions on when cities and coun

Real estate rules can feel like they're always shifting under our feet, and the 2026 session has a small but practical bill that gives some breathing room on team naming. Senate Bill 1513, introduced at the request of the Senate Interim Committee on Commerce and General Government, is titled "Relating to real estate professionals; declaring an emergency." It delays a compliance deadline for real estate teams regarding terms in their names....

Senate Bill 1511 is one of those quiet early-session measures—it's directing a study on Oregon's estate tax. Introduced at the request of the Senate Interim Committee on Finance and Revenue, this bill requires the Legislative Revenue Officer to examine the estate tax and report back....

House Bill 4128, sponsored by Representative Bowman (chief sponsor in the House), Senator Frederick (chief in the Senate), and a bipartisan group of co-sponsors including Representatives Grayber, Wise, and many others, is titled "Relating to sale of single-family residences." It proposes new restrictions on large institutional buyers to give individual homeowners a better shot at properties on the market...

House Bill 4113 is one of those early-session bills that doesn't change rules today but asks for a closer look at a key idea: tying new housing development to land conservation efforts....

Land use in Oregon is always a big conversation, and House Bill 4108 is slipping into the 2026 session with a proposal that could make it easier for certain properties to join a city—even if they're not touching the current boundaries. Sponsored by Representative Lisa Fragala and co-sponsored by Representatives Dobson, Harbick, Levy B, and Munoz, along with several senators, this bill is titled "Relating to annexation of land noncontiguous to a city." In short, it would requi

Land use planning in Oregon is always a hot topic, and House Bill 4082 is slipping into the 2026 session with a focus on making it easier to add land for specific types of housing. Introduced at the request of Governor Tina Kotek, this bill is titled "Relating to housing for older persons; prescribing an effective date." It builds on a temporary urban growth boundary (UGB) addition program by giving cities and Metro another tool to bring in sites dedicated to Oregon housing f

The 2026 session is bringing a mix of bills, and House Bill 4064 is one that dives into the nitty-gritty of tax foreclosures—a topic that doesn't come up every day but can hit hard when delinquent taxes lead to a county taking title. Titled "Relating to acquisitions of real property by foreclosure for delinquent taxes; prescribing an effective date," this bill clarifies when homeowners association (HOA) and condominium association assessments accrue on properties deeded to th

Hey there, fellow Oregon landlords, property managers, and real estate investors. Christian Bryant here from the Portland Area Rental Owners Association (PAROA). The 2026 session is rolling along, and House Bill 4051 is one of those proposals aimed at helping folks cross the threshold into homeownership. Titled "Relating to first-time homeownership; declaring an emergency," this bill sets up a new program for deferred loans to cover closing costs for first-time buyers....

The 2026 session is moving fast, and House Bill 4036 is one of those measures aimed squarely at Oregon's affordable housing challenges. Introduced at the request of the House Interim Committee on Housing and Homelessness for Representative Pam Marsh, this bill is titled "Relating to affordable housing; declaring an emergency." It's focused on creating a dedicated fund to help keep existing affordable units from slipping away...

The full text is concise, available on OLIS (linked below). The core provision expands eligibility for cities and Metro to amend their UGBs through a temporary program, and it authorizes the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) to adopt related rules....

HB 4015 is currently at the House Desk awaiting first reading. No committee assignment yet, no amendments, and no hearings scheduled—it's in the very early phase. The full introduced text is available as a PDF on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS), linked below. The bill's title and catchline are straightforward: "Relating to connection to federal tax law; prescribing an effective date." In essence, it updates the date as of which Oregon conforms to the feder

The catchline and summary boil it down: the bill requires the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to study child care. That's it—no specific questions outlined, no mandated topics like costs, availability, quality, or workforce impacts. Just a broad directive to study the issue. These k...

As of late January 2026, SB 1523 is fresh at the Senate Desk, waiting for first reading. No individual sponsors are listed yet, and there are no amendments or hearings scheduled. The introduced text is short and clear: it defines a "tenant portal" as any online platform we provide for applications, rent payments, maintenance requests, lease viewing, or notices. The key change? Tenants and applicants can choose not to use it—or pay by card or ACH—and we must offer reasonable a

The core provision is straightforward: it requires county clerks to notify the owner of real property whenever an instrument affecting the title to that property is presented for recordation. There are exceptions—if the document is presented by a financial institution, an insurer, an attorney, or an employee/agent of those professionals, no notification is needed....

The full introduced text is available on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS), linked below. The catchline gets right to the point: it allows residential landlords of multifamily housing to convert the premises to nonsmoking for existing tenants with 90 days' written notice...