2025 Legislative Priorities
In Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session, Multifamily NW’s top priority is to collaborate with public sector leaders to identify and implement proven solutions to Oregon’s ongoing housing crisis.
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Fortunately, there are many proposals that will help our state achieve this goal — as well as some that would move us backward.
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Bans certain rent-setting software and cuts the new construction rent cap exemption from 15 to 7 years, discouraging rental housing investment. Learn more.
Mandates costly cooling mechanisms (or access to cooling centers) for multifamily rentals by 2026 and all rentals by 2036, straining providers’ finances. Learn more.
Eliminates essential screening fees, forcing providers to absorb costs, likely leading to rent increases. Learn more.
Bans lease terminations for teachers and students during the school year, setting a problematic precedent. Learn more.
Allows lease termination after three violations, ensuring accountability and safer communities. Learn more.
Simplifies squatter removal, making units available to responsible tenants faster. Learn more.
Requires providers to pay damages if a lease isn’t executed, even for reasons beyond their control, increasing costs. Learn more.
Expands rental assistance to vulnerable Oregonians under 25, a proven strategy for housing stability. Learn more.