HB 3877
Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to establish a rental licensing program for the annual licensing of dwelling units for rental or vacation occupancy.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) to establish a rental licensing program for dwelling units used for rental or vacation occupancy. The program will involve annual licensing fees, require landlords to provide information about the units, and establish a no-cost education program for licensees. Failure to license a unit could result in civil penalties and potential eviction dismissal. The program becomes effective on January 1, 2027, and establishes a dedicated account for funding.
Key provisions
- Establishes a rental licensing program for dwelling units.
- Requires annual licensing of rental and vacation occupancy units.
- Authorizes DCBS to assess licensing fees and penalties.
- Requires dismissal of eviction actions for unlicensed units.
- Mandates annual reporting of aggregate data to the Legislative Assembly.
- Requires the provision of no-cost education courses for licensees.
- Establishes the Residential Licensing Account to fund the program.
- Specifies information required to be collected during the licensing process.
Who is affected
- Landlords and property managers
- Tenants and renters
- The Department of Consumer and Business Services
- The Housing and Community Services Department
- The Oregon Legislative Assembly
Notable changes
- Requires licensing for both rental and vacation occupancy units, expanding the scope of existing regulations.
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Primary sponsors
James Manning Jr.
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