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.

Original Bill Text

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.

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