HB 3236
Expands purposes for the corporate excise tax credit allowed for affordable housing lending.
| Status | In House Committee (JCTE) |
| Requested by | (at the request of Network for Oregon Affordable Housing) |
| Sponsors | Nancy Nathanson (Democrat) (Chief), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Mark Gamba (Democrat), Tom Andersen (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | Revenue impact issued |
Bill Text
Expands the corporate excise tax credit for affordable housing lending to include new home buyer loans and distressed property preservation.
Overview#
Digest: The Act makes changes to the tax credit for banks that lend for housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 89.8). [Digest: The Act makes changes to the tax credit for banks that lend for housing, to allow credit for loans for buyers. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7).] Expands purposes for the corporate excise tax credit allowed for affordable housing lending. [Establishes the Affordable Housing Lender Fund.] Allows a tax credit for contributions to [the] a qualified mortgage loan fund with the purpose of assisting certain home buyers. Allows credit for loans for preservation or rehabilitation of distressed properties without requiring typical rent reductions. Applies to loans made and tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Saxe | DevNW | Support | 2025-02-12 |
| Kevin Christiansen | Salem | Support | 2025-02-12 |
| Bill Van Vliet | NOAH | Support | 2025-02-12 |
| Rebekah Markillie | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2025-02-12 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2025-02-12 |
| Sarah Stevenson | Innovative Housing Inc | Support | 2025-03-21 |
| Bill Van Vliet | Portland | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Ryan Fisher | Housing Authorities of Oregon | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Bill Van Vliet | NOAH | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Kevin Cronin | Eugene | Support | 2025-03-26 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2025-03-26 |
| Racheal Baker | City of Bend | Support | 2025-03-26 |
| Karen Saxe | DevNW | Support | 2025-05-06 |
| Cameron Herrington | Oregon Housing Alliance | Support | 2025-05-06 |
| Bill Van Vliet | NOAH | Support | 2025-05-07 |
| Karen Saxe | DevNW | Support | 2025-05-07 |
| Emily Pfeiffer | City of Portland | Support | 2025-05-07 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness with subsequent referral to Revenue. |
| 2025-02-12 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-03-24 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-03-31 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-04-03 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Revenue by prior reference. |
| 2025-04-03 | H | Referred to Revenue by prior reference. |
| 2025-05-06 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-05-27 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-05-28 | H | Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Tax Expenditures. |
| 2025-05-28 | H | Referred to Tax Expenditures by order of Speaker. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |