HB 3848
Prohibits the use of assessed historic property as a vacation occupancy unless the property is the owner's primary residence.
| Status | In House Committee (HHOUSH) |
| Sponsors | Tom Andersen (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Prohibits the use of assessed historic property as a vacation occupancy unless the property is the owner’s primary residence.
Overview#
Digest: This Act bans short term rentals for historic properties except for home shares. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Prohibits the use of assessed historic property as a vacation occupancy unless the property is the owner’s primary residence.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Nugent | Lebanon | Oppose | 2025-03-17 |
| Elaine Lavington | ROSEBURG | Oppose | 2025-03-17 |
| Shantel Schroeder | LEBANON | Oppose | 2025-03-18 |
| Monique Bochsler | Scio | Oppose | 2025-03-18 |
| Claudia Roberts | Salem | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Rachel Freed | Bend | Oppose | 2025-03-18 |
| Karen Downer | Bend | Oppose | 2025-03-19 |
| Lisa Sumption | Salem | Neutral | 2025-03-19 |
| William Vagt | Salem | Support | 2025-03-19 |
| Mary Ann Spradlin | Salem | Support | 2025-03-19 |
| Jordan Mitchell | Airbnb | Oppose | 2025-03-19 |
| Victor Dodier | Salem | Support | 2025-03-19 |
| Carlene Benson | Salem | Support | 2025-03-19 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Support | 2025-03-19 |
| Todd Downer | Bend | Oppose | 2025-03-19 |
| Shelby Staffenson | Troutdale | Oppose | 2025-03-19 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-03-04 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2025-03-19 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |