STATE BILLOR HB 4037PASSED

Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.

This Act changes some housing programs, agencies and laws and rules about home building. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Adjusts certain terms of the revolving loan program for cities and counties to fund affordable housing projects. Allows state agencies to adjust terms of a grant made to the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing in the last biennium. Limits the building permit plan review for housing with two or fewer dwelling units. Establishes a local government process for land use approvals for housing subject only to clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures. Becomes operative on July 1, 2026. Establishes responsibilities for landlords and tenants for residential tenancies destroyed by natural disasters. Requires state agencies to give priority to housing providers when transferring surplus real property. Requires the Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt rules regarding prioritization of lands added to urban reserves. Limits the amount of commercial lands within certain planned areas that may be used for affordable housing. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 13, 2026; 213 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR HB 4037 · PassedApr 13

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Bill details

Last action: Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. · Apr 13, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 13, 2026Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.House

Apr 7, 2026Governor signed.House

Mar 6, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 6, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 5, 2026House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 52; Nays, 1--Rieke Smith; Excused, 4--Hartman, Levy B, Ruiz, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Boshart Davis, Chotzen, Speaker Fahey.House

Mar 4, 2026Neron Misslin, granted unanimous consent to change vote to nay.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Manning Jr, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 2--Neron Misslin, Robinson.Senate

Show 13 earlier actions

Mar 3, 2026Second reading.Senate

Mar 2, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Senate

Feb 26, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.Senate

Feb 19, 2026Referred to Housing and Development.Senate

Feb 19, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Feb 18, 2026Third reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed. Ayes, 40; Excused, 13--Boice, Bunch, Diehl, Edwards, Hartman, Levy B, Lewis, Nosse, Osborne, Reschke, Smith G, Valderrama, Wright; Excused for Business of the House, 7--Boshart Davis, Harbick, McIntire, Owens, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan.House

Feb 17, 2026Second reading.House

Feb 16, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.House

Feb 12, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 10, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 5, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Housing and Homelessness.House

Feb 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Recorded votes

House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 12, 2026 · House · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingFeb 18, 2026 · House · 40 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.)Feb 26, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 28 yea · 2 nayPassed

House Third Reading in ConcurrenceMar 5, 2026 · House · 52 yea · 1 nayPassed

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