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OR SB1199

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Nash

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Counties with population density under 10 people per square mile (based on 2020 census) may rezone up to 50 acres outside urban growth boundaries for residential development at minimum 5 dwelling units per acre

  • Dwelling units must be no larger than 1,000 square feet and cannot be used for vacation rentals; properties must be at least 2 acres in size

  • Property owners must record an irrevocable deed restriction acknowledging protected rights of nearby farm, forest, and rangeland practices and waiving certain nuisance claims

  • Oregon Business Development Department shall provide infrastructure grants to participating counties for roads, water systems, sewage disposal, electric utilities, and sidewalks

  • Counties must report annually to the Department of Land Conservation and Development on acreage rezoned, housing units developed, and average rental/sale prices; provisions sunset January 2, 2034

Legislative Description

Relating to the development of housing in rural counties.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing and Development3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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