Relating to accessibility standards for housing; and prescribing an effective date.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Summary
The bill updates Oregon law to require that new rental units receiving state or federal subsidies meet specific accessibility standards, such as step‑free entrances and reachable controls. It defines key terms like “accessible,” “visitable,” and “powder room,” and applies mainly to newly built rental housing. The changes take effect on January 1 2027, after the bill was signed into law.
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