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HB 4113

Relating to housing development opportunities conditioned upon land conservation.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Andersen and 4 co-sponsors

HB 4113 ties Oregon housing development approvals to land conservation requirements, balancing housing growth with environmental protection through conditional development incentives.

Possible Work Session scheduled.
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Bill Summary · HB 4113

Legislative bill overview

HB 4113 creates a mechanism linking housing development approvals to land conservation requirements in Oregon. The bill appears to condition or incentivize residential development projects by tying them to environmental or land preservation outcomes, though the specific conservation requirements are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Housing affordability and availability are critical issues in Oregon, while land conservation addresses environmental protection and community character. This bill attempts to address both simultaneously by using development as leverage for conservation goals, potentially affecting housing costs, development timelines, and environmental outcomes across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Development costs and housing affordability: Mandatory conservation conditions could increase project costs, potentially raising housing prices or reducing developer interest in projects
  • Fairness and precedent: Conditioning housing development on unrelated conservation requirements may be seen as overreach or unfairly targeting developers versus other land users
  • Implementation clarity: The bill's specific conservation standards, who bears costs, and how requirements are enforced remain unclear and will likely generate debate during the legislative process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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