Bill > HB3877

This bill establishes a comprehensive rental licensing program administered by the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) that requires owners and landlords of rental and vacation dwelling units to obtain an annual license starting January 1, 2027. Landlords must provide detailed information about each rental unit through an online portal, including property characteristics, ownership details, rent amounts, and other financial information. The licensing program will charge annual fees based on the number of units owned, with potential exemptions for affordable housing units. Owners and property managers can be assessed civil penalties up to $1,000 per year for non-compliance, and the department will create an online portal for courts to verify unit licensing status. The bill mandates that the DCBS cannot process an eviction for unlicensed units and requires the department to provide no-cost education courses for property managers. Additionally, the bill establishes a Rental Licensing Account to collect licensing fees and creates an annual reporting requirement where aggregate rental housing data will be shared with legislative committees. The program aims to increase transparency in the rental housing market and provide better oversight of rental properties, with the licensing requirements becoming operative on January 1, 2027.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3877