Allows counties with a population density of less than 10 people per square mile to rezone up to 50 acres to be divided and developed for residential dwellings of at least five units per acre.

Housing

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Nash,, Representative Levy B
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-24 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-03-24 Senate
Referred to Housing and Development.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act allows rural counties to rezone up to 50 acres for dense housing and provides grants for services. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8).
Allows counties with a population density of less than 10 people per square mile to rezone up to 50 acres to be divided and developed for residential dwellings of at least five units per acre.
Requires the Oregon Business Development Department to provide grants to counties for infrastructure supporting these lands.
Sunsets January 2, 2034.
Relating to: Relating to the development of housing in rural counties.
Current location: In Senate Committee