OR SB52

Legislative Policy and Research Director must conduct a study on factors impeding affordable housing production in Oregon, with report due to interim housing committees by August 15, 2026

Study must review construction costs (land, development, financing, regulatory compliance), state regulatory/financial factors affecting different housing project types, and regional variations impacting affordable housing development

Required comparison of cost differences between affordable housing projects subject to and not subject to prevailing wage laws, including per-unit costs, labor costs, and completion timelines over the past five years

Director must consult with developers, construction firms, labor representatives, community organizations, and state/local government agencies; may contract with public, private, or nonprofit research entities

Report must include policy recommendations to improve financial feasibility of affordable housing under different market conditions, including mixed-use developments with childcare, nonprofits, or commercial spaces