HB 3847
Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to provide grants to local governments to support middle housing infrastructure.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Land Conservation and Development to provide grants to local governments to help them build the necessary infrastructure – like roads and water systems – to support ‘middle housing.’ Local governments are temporarily exempt from requirements to allow middle housing while they wait for grant funding, which will expire on January 2, 2028. The bill also appropriates $50 million for these grants, effective July 1, 2025, due to a declared emergency.
Key provisions
- The Department of Land Conservation and Development will provide grants to local governments.
- Grants are for infrastructure improvements supporting middle housing development.
- Local governments are exempt from middle housing requirements while awaiting grant awards.
- The grant program expires on January 2, 2028.
- The Department of Land Conservation and Development is appropriated $50 million for the grants.
- Grants are effective July 1, 2025, due to a declared emergency.
Who is affected
- Local Governments
- Department of Land Conservation and Development
- Developers of Middle Housing
- Residents of Oregon
Notable changes
- Local governments are temporarily relieved from middle housing requirements while seeking grants.
- This bill establishes a dedicated funding stream for middle housing infrastructure.
Fiscal impact
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Primary sponsor
Shelly Boshart Davis
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