Bill > HB3958

This bill modifies Oregon's state building code regulations to ensure that when commercial office spaces are being converted into housing, the state building code will apply exclusively and uniformly, overriding any local municipal ordinances, rules, or regulations that might otherwise impose different requirements. The bill specifically requires that any construction, reconstruction, renovation, or remodeling of commercial office spaces into housing must adhere strictly to the state building code, regardless of local variations. This provision is designed to streamline the process of office-to-housing conversions by creating a consistent statewide standard. The bill includes a sunset provision, with the new regulations becoming operative on January 1, 2026, and then automatically expiring on January 1, 2031. The legislation maintains the existing requirement that municipalities cannot enact building regulations different from the state building code unless specifically authorized by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, while encouraging experimentation and innovation in building regulations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3958