Bill > SB967

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 223.389 to provide additional guidance for local governments when creating local improvement districts (LIDs), which are special zones where property owners are assessed for infrastructure improvements that benefit their property. The bill clarifies that local governments can establish their own procedures for making assessments, especially if their existing charter methods do not comply with the Oregon Constitution. Specifically, for local improvements proposed in unincorporated areas within urban growth boundaries, local governments can now enter into intergovernmental agreements to allocate jurisdictional authority, and such improvements must comply with the comprehensive plan of any nearby city. The bill maintains existing requirements for public notice and allows property owners to object to proposed assessments, ensuring that assessments are based on the special benefits each property receives from the improvement. The bill also explicitly states that creating a local improvement district does not change the allowed land uses within that district, providing additional clarity and predictability for property owners and local government officials.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB967