Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3847: Relating to middle housing; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3847 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to middle housing; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Shelly Davis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to provide grants to local governments to support middle housing infrastructure. Exempts local governments from requirements to allow middle housing while grants are pending. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Appropriates moneys to the department for the grants. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Housing and Homelessness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.