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This bill requires cities with populations under 200,000 to establish local rental standards to promote housing stability by July 1, 2027, with several key provisions. These standards must include health and safety requirements and enforcement mechanisms, such as publicly naming landlords or tenants who violate the standards. The bill mandates a multi-tiered approach to regulation, with different standards for landlords based on the number and type of dwelling units they own or manage, including separate tiers for those with ten or fewer units, manufactured home parks, and other dwelling units. Cities are allowed to include rent control measures within these local standards, such as limiting maximum rent or rent increases, and must consult with an advisory group of local landlords and tenants during the standard-setting process. The bill also requires cities to review and potentially update these standards at least once every ten years. Importantly, the bill removes previous state language that discouraged rent control and instead provides a framework for cities to implement local rental regulations. The bill is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgent need to address housing stability in Oregon.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3065