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...

The full introduced text is available as a PDF on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS), linked below. The catchline and summary are straightforward: the bill allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. What exactly are we talking about here? Portable solar photovoltaic devices are those plug-and-play systems—think small panels you can set up on a balc

Introduced in late January 2026 at the request of the House Interim Committee on Housing and Homelessness for Representative Pam Marsh, HB 4037 is currently at the House Desk awaiting first reading. No committee referral yet, no amendments, and no hearings scheduled—it's in the very early stages. The full introduced text is available on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS), and the catchline puts it plainly: the bill adjusts certain terms of the revolving loan pro

As of late January 2026, HB 4136 is fresh off the press, sitting at the House Desk awaiting first reading. No committee assignment yet, no sponsors explicitlyListed on the overview, and no amendments. The full introduced text is available via PDF on OLIS, and the catchline spells it out clearly: the bill disallows the mortgage interest deduction for a residence that isn’t the taxpayer’s principal residence—unless the taxpayer is actively selling the property or has it on the

The 2026 legislative session is just getting underway, and House Bill 4123 has already landed on our radar. Introduced in late January 2026, this bill is titled "Relating to landlord disclosure of confidential information; prescribing an effective date." Its core purpose, as stated in the official catchline, is to limit the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential tenant information...

I’ve gone through our Lobbyists' reports, pulled the official digests and introduced texts where available, and compiled neutral one-paragraph summaries for every single bill mentioned—no skipping, no combining. Some are direct hits for landlords, others more tangential for investors or the broader housing market, but you asked for the full rundown, so here it is....

If you've been keeping an eye on the local housing scene (and let's be real, who hasn't?), you've probably heard whispers about the City’s Portland Social Housing Study. It’s picking up steam, and as someone who’s been in the trenches with you all for years, I figured it’s time we chat about what this actually means for us private-market folks. Is it a game-changer? A potential headache? Or just another report that’ll gather dust? Let’s break it down together, with some real-

In December 2025, Governor Kotek unveiled her "Prosperity Roadmap," a plan aimed at accelerating economic growth, creating good-paying jobs, and making Oregon more attractive to businesses. A key part of that roadmap is the newly formed Oregon Prosperity Council, an advisory group of 16 business, labor, and industry leaders tasked with providing recommendations on short- and long-term strategies. The council held its first meeting just recently, and they're set to deliver a r

I’ve been knee-deep in Oregon rental properties for nearly two decades now, managing thousands of units, teaching classes to thousands of landlords, and learning every lesson the hard way at least once (usually involving a tenant who thought “no pets” meant “just one Great Dane won’t hurt”). Today, I’m pulling together some of my favorite Oregon landlord best practices—the real-world tips, policies, and efficiency boosters I share in my classes and use in my own portfolio....

This year feels especially timely because of the big federal win in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property placed in service after January 19, 2025. If you bought new appliances, replaced HVAC systems, or made certain interior improvements last year, you might be able to write off the entire cost in one shot. Add in the evergreen deductions we’ve always had, and there’s real money on the table. So let’s walk through the major

But here's something that's got a buzz going among us providers: ideas for HUD reforms that could shake things up, including one that directly eyes rent control. Our friends at the National Real Estate Investors Association (NREIA) shared a legislative update highlighting a bunch of these concepts—things aimed at making subsidized housing more efficient, curbing abuse, and easing burdens on private landlords like you and me. They discussed these as potential changes that "cou

If you’ve been scrolling through industry news lately (or dodging panicked texts from colleagues), you’ve probably heard about Portland’s new ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software. Yes, the one that went after tools like RealPage and similar “AI-powered” pricing platforms. As of January 2026, it’s in full effect, and enforcement has already begun. Don’t worry—I’m not here to debate the politics. I’m here to help you stay compliant, keep your properties filled,

You've probably seen the headlines buzzing about President Trump's new executive order targeting big institutional investors in the single-family home market. Signed just a couple days ago on January 20, 2026, it's got everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned rental owners talking. Is this the game-changer that's going to level the playing field for us small-time folks? Or is it more smoke than fire?....

I've been poring over the latest previews from advocacy groups, caucuses, and business allies. Full bill drafts aren't public yet (that's normal for even-year sessions—no pre-filing), but the signals are coming in loud and clear. And folks, let's start with what I know keeps many of you up at night: the tenant advocacy side. Because honestly, that's where the biggest question marks—and potential surprises—lurk right now.... Click the link to read the full article

Speaking of which, there's a draft bill floating around in Salem right now, LC 222, this big housing omnibus package from early January 2026. Most of it focuses on funding tweaks and permitting shortcuts, but one section caught my eye: new rules around Oregon natural disaster tenancy termination when a rental unit gets severely damaged or destroyed by events like wildfires or major storms...