Bill > HB3154

This bill modifies the definition of "buildable lands" for Oregon local governments and Metro when conducting housing capacity inventories. Specifically, the bill excludes certain types of lands from being considered buildable, including floodways, bodies of water, wetlands, lands within special flood hazard areas, and lands subject to development prohibitions under state planning goals. These changes apply to local governments in cities with populations over 25,000 and to Metro when they are determining housing needs and urban growth boundaries. The bill requires these entities to create maps or documents identifying specific buildable lots and parcels, and to consider various factors when assessing housing capacity, such as residential development restrictions, existing structures, market factors, and housing trends. The goal is to provide a more precise and realistic assessment of available land for residential development, taking into account natural and regulatory constraints that might prevent or limit construction. By narrowing the definition of buildable lands, the bill aims to ensure more accurate housing capacity planning and potentially encourage more efficient use of urban land.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3154