1104, 2026
2026 Short Session Outcomes
Oregon 2026 Legislative Session: Housing & Tenant Rights Report
1. Executive Summary
The 2026 short session focused on closing loopholes in manufactured housing and establishing “digital equity” for renters. Key protections regarding tenant data privacy and physical access to homes were codified, and significant funding was secured to preserve existing affordable housing stock.
2. Manufactured Home Parks & Marinas
The 2026 calendar year marks the first full implementation of the tiered rent-cap system established by HB 3054 (2025).
Legislative Framework (Effective Jan 1, 2026)
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Large Facilities (>30 spaces): Annual rent increases are strictly capped at 6% (ORS 90.600).
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Small Facilities (≤30 spaces): Increases are capped at the lesser of 10% or 7% + CPI.
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Infrastructure Exception: Landlords may implement a one-time increase of up to 12% for major infrastructure upgrades only if a majority (51%) of tenants approve via an affirmative vote.
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Sale Protections: Prohibits landlords from requiring interior inspections or “aesthetic/cosmetic” upgrades (like siding color) as a condition of a home sale (ORS 90.680).
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Statutory Study: The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) must submit a report on park infrastructure needs to the legislature by September 15, 2026.
2026 Expansion (HB 4082)
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Land Use: Provides qualifying cities a one-time Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion specifically for manufactured home communities and affordable senior housing (55+).
3. General Tenant Rights & Protections
The legislature passed two major bills to modernize the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA).
Key Bills Passed
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HB 4123: Tenant Confidentiality Act
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Protection: Strictly limits how landlords can disclose “confidential information” (SSNs, ITINs, financial records, immigration status).
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Consent Requirement: Requires separate written consent for disclosures not required by court order or standard screening.
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Penalty: Knowing violations entitle the tenant to damages equal to twice the monthly rent.
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SB 1523: Digital Access & Equity
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Non-Electronic Options: Landlords using “tenant portals” must provide printable/paper alternatives for applications and lease signings upon written request.
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Physical Access: Landlords cannot require a smartphone/app as the sole means of entry; they must provide a physical key, fob, or access code for common areas and units.
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Payment Rights: Prohibits landlords from requiring only electronic rent payments; checks and other “commercially reasonable” methods must be accepted.
4. Funding & Infrastructure
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Bonding: $75 million in Article XI-Q bonds was authorized for the LIFT (Local Innovation and Fast Track) program to support affordable homeownership.
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Preservation: $25 million specifically allocated for the preservation of manufactured dwelling parks and at-risk affordable multifamily units.
FAILED BILLS
HB 4128 (The “Buyers Before Billionaires” Act), which would have required a 90-day public listing before selling to institutional investors, failed to pass.
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Action: This remains a priority for the 2027 Long Session.
*Please visit the Oregon Legislature website for the most current information. The contents of this post are provided for informal informational purposes and nothing written here is intended to be legal advice.
3103, 2026
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