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OregonSB 15612026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to restoration of dwellings damaged by involuntary causes.

Sponsored By: Boomer Wright (Republican), Darcey Edwards (Republican), Suzanne Weber (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Homeowners can rebuild after disasters, with limits

The law requires local approval to restore or replace a home damaged by a natural or other involuntary event when clear tests are met. Your prior home had to have intact walls and roof, plumbing tied to waste, interior wiring, and heat. It must have been permitted or taxed as residential ten years before you apply, with no open enforcement on its legality. The new home can be up to 25% larger, must have water, sanitation, and road access, and stay on the old footprint unless moved on the lot for flood rules or to avoid a hazard. It must meet the building codes in effect on the date of damage. You must apply within three years of the event and start construction within four years after final approval. Once the replacement is certified for occupancy, you have three months to remove, demolish, incorporate, or convert the damaged structure.

Easier rebuilds in farm and forest zones

In exclusive farm use zones, altering, restoring, or replacing a lawfully established home is an allowed use under state law. The home must qualify as lawfully established. In forest-use zones, counties may approve the work if it meets the acknowledged comprehensive plan, land use rules, and other laws.

Fewer local hurdles to rebuild approvals

Local governments cannot add extra conditions to these rebuild approvals, except what is needed to stay in the National Flood Insurance Program. These approvals are not land use decisions and are reviewed only under ORS 34.010 to 34.100. By ordinance, a city or county may require you to notify certain nonparties and accept written comments. Courts defer to local findings if any evidence supports them.

No rebuild path for temporary units

A temporary dwelling allowed under forest-zone hardship rules cannot use this replacement approval. This includes manufactured homes, RVs, or temporary use of an existing building.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Boomer Wright

    Republican • House

  • Darcey Edwards

    Republican • House

  • Suzanne Weber

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Annessa Hartman

    Democratic • House

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Christine Drazan

    Republican • Senate

  • Cyrus Javadi

    Democratic • House

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

  • David Gomberg

    Democratic • House

  • Deb Patterson

    Democratic • Senate

  • E. Werner Reschke

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrey Helfrich

    Republican • House

  • Kevin Mannix

    Republican • House

  • Kim Thatcher

    Republican • Senate

  • Lamar Wise

    Democratic • House

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Owens

    Republican • House

  • Sarah McDonald

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 88 • No: 1

House vote • 3/2/2026

Third reading. Carried by Wright. Passed.

Yes: 45 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Housing and Homelessness: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Housing and Development: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2027.

    4/6/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 89, 2026 Laws.

    4/6/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/31/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026House

  5. President signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Wright. Passed.

    3/2/2026House

  7. Second reading.

    2/27/2026House

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/27/2026House

  9. Work Session held.

    2/26/2026House

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/24/2026House

  11. Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

    2/20/2026House

  12. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/19/2026House

  13. Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Second reading.

    2/18/2026Senate

  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Work Session held.

    2/12/2026Senate

  17. Public Hearing held.

    2/10/2026Senate

  18. Referred to Housing and Development.

    2/2/2026Senate

  19. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -4 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -5 (Proposed)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -6 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -7 (Combined)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -5 (Proposed)

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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