Jun 15, 2026
What Oregon property owners should check after SB 83
Jun 8, 2026
Oregon’s 2026 onsite wastewater update is a good reminder: a listing phrase is not the same as a record, permit, evaluation, or authority answer.
Jun 1, 2026
Before assuming an Oregon rural parcel can support a home, verify legal access, zoning and lot standards, water/septic feasibility, wetlands constraints, and the county planning answer in writing.
May 25, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, parts of Oregon housing review shift toward clearer standards, fewer hearings, narrower appeal paths, and tighter engineering timelines. The useful question is not “will everything be faster?” It is “what has to be checked earlier?”
May 18, 2026
The 2026 ORSC adoption process is underway. Before relying on an ADU plan, verify which code cycle, energy/mechanical provisions, local siting rules, fees, and phase-in dates apply.
May 11, 2026
Before you assume an Oregon property is ADU-ready, check the jurisdiction, site, utilities, fees, and intended use.
May 4, 2026
Before buying rural Oregon land, check the boring things that can kill a deal: zoning, septic, water, access, wildfire risk, wetlands, utilities, title, and financing.
