Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4037: Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4037 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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. <b>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.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
- Neron Misslin, granted unanimous consent to change vote to nay.
- Manning Jr, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
- Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Referred to Housing and Development.
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