HB 3757
Allows owners of rural land on which a dwelling is sited to divide the land to add up to four additional dwellings.
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Bill overview
This bill allows landowners in rural Oregon to divide their property into up to five lots, each with a dwelling, provided certain conditions are met. Specifically, the land must be larger than three acres, contain an existing dwelling, and be outside of urban growth boundaries. All dwellings must be substantially completed by December 31, 2028, or the division of land will be invalidated. The law sunsets on January 2, 2029.
Key provisions
- Allows landowners to divide rural land into up to five lots.
- Each lot must contain a dwelling unit, including manufactured or small homes.
- Land must be larger than three acres and contain a lawfully established dwelling.
- Development of each dwelling must be substantially completed by December 31, 2028.
- Divisions are invalidated if development is incomplete.
- Requires a notice on recorded instruments regarding the sunset date.
- Addresses unlawful dwellings if development deadlines are missed.
- The law sunsets on January 2, 2029.
Who is affected
- Rural landowners
- County governments
- Homebuilders
- Real estate developers
- Residents of rural Oregon
Notable changes
- Establishes a limited-time window (until January 2, 2029) for dividing rural land.
- Reduces minimum lot size requirements for subdivisions.
- Specifies that small homes and manufactured dwellings can be included in the subdivisions.
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