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

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...

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