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OR HB4035

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Cities with populations of 25,000 or greater may now add up to 150 net residential acres to their urban growth boundary (increased from 100 acres), while cities under 25,000 may add up to 50 net residential acres

  • An additional 30% of net residential acreage may be added for open space, public facilities, or commercial uses

  • Cities may now include "other land" for urban growth boundary expansion if insufficient urban reserve, nonresource, or exception lands are available

  • Eligibility criteria relaxed to qualify cities based on "cost-burdened" households rather than "severely cost-burdened," and tracts within existing boundaries must meet additional conditions (no permanent structures, no adjacent improved utilities, no approved land use entitlements) to disqualify a city from the program

  • Land Conservation and Development Commission receives explicit authority to issue grants to implement its duties under ORS chapters 195, 196, 197, and 197A

  • All temporary urban growth boundary program provisions expire on January 2, 2033

Legislative Description

Relating to land use; and declaring an emergency.

Last Action

President signed.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Development2/19/2026
Housing and Homelessness2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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