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12/10/2019 HBA Weighs All Options in Response to Lake Oswego’s $15,000 Demolition Tax
12/10/2019 HBA Member Craig Shuck Joins Tigard Planning Commission
12/10/2019 HBA Members Step Up to Support OFAH at Builders Ball
12/10/2019 HBA Presents Clackamas County Task Force Housing Recommendations
12/10/2019 With the Holidays Approaching, Consider Giving a HBA Approved Gift
11/26/2019 HBA Cautions Against 66% WES SDC Hike
11/26/2019 HBA Delivers Letters Opposing Lake Oswego’s Proposed $15,000 Demolition Tax
11/26/2019 In an Unprecedented Win, HBA Convinces Tualatin to Dramatically Revise BLI
11/26/2019 Mayor Wheeler and HBA Advocate for Title 11 Stakeholder Engagement Process
11/26/2019 HBA Highlights High Costs of Deconstruction
11/26/2019 HBA Applauds the City of Portland’s Remote Video Re-Inspection Program
11/12/2019 HBA Calls for Portland To Adopt Market Driven Parking Reform
11/12/2019 Tigard Agrees with HBA and Moves Forward with System Development Charge Reform
11/12/2019 HBA Endorsed Proposals Sweep on Election Night
11/12/2019 Despite HBA Warnings, Lake Oswego Moves on Egregiously Anti-Housing Demo Tax
11/12/2019 HBA Co-Sponsors East Multnomah County Mixed Use Development Forum
10/30/2019 HBA Supports School and Public Safety Measures in Next Month’s Election
10/30/2019 HBA Works With WES as They Consider Tiered Sewer SDCs
10/30/2019 West Linn Says NO to Housing
10/15/2019 HBA Members Discuss Permit Timelines and New Laws with Washington County Staff
10/15/2019 Notify Your Subcontractors: Commercial Activities Tax Break
10/15/2019 Gorge Yourself: HBA Takes to Hood River for Housing Talks
10/15/2019 Poker Tournament Builds Funds for HBA Pro-Housing Advocacy
10/15/2019 Apply to Join the Newberg City Council
10/1/2019 Washington County Moves Forward with Better Management of the Public ROW
10/1/2019 HBA Applauds Passage of SB534 and Calls for Portland to Fully Implement State Law
10/1/2019 HBA Works with Clackamas County to Advance Transportation SDC Reductions
9/17/2019 HBA Calls on Washington County for Timely Relocation of Infrastructure in the ROW
9/17/2019 HBA Encourages Lake Oswego to Abandon Proposed $25K Demolition Tax
9/17/2019 HBA Continues Pro-Housing Advocacy in Wilsonville
9/17/2019 White Paper of the Week: The Urban Growth Boundary and Housing Unaffordability
9/4/2019 HBA Facilitates Desperately Needed Coordination Between Portland Bureaus
9/4/2019 HBA Continues to Publicly Call for Concept Planning in Stafford
9/4/2019 HBA Calls Out Lake Oswego’s Proposed $25K Demolition Tax!
9/4/2019 HBA Advocates for Pro-Housing Measures in Canby
9/4/2019 HBA Offers Preferred Criteria on Clackamas County Congestion Relief Projects
9/4/2019 Join HBA at the City of Gresham’s Contractors Forum
8/20/2019 HBA Joins Lake Oswego Planning Staff to Discuss Zoning Code Amendments
8/20/2019 Portland Agrees with HBA and Builders; Launches Public Engagement Campaign for Erosion and Sediment Control Manual Refresh
8/20/2019 With Support of HBA, Portland Approves of ADUs in Townhouses
8/20/2019 Support Smart Development in Oregon City: Apply for the Planning Commission!
8/20/2019 Register Now! Government Affairs and Political Action Poker Tournament October 10
8/7/2019 HBA Works with PBOT on New Transparent Rulemaking Processes
8/7/2019 LCDC Concurs with Metro and Approves Four UGB Expansion Areas
8/7/2019 With HBA Support, Three Cities Win Metro Grant Funding
8/7/2019 HBA Calls for Cities to Concept Plan Stafford
8/7/2019 HBA Advocates Pro-Housing Measures in Wilsonville
8/7/2019 Share Your Experiences: Portland Proposes Expansion of Deconstruction Ordinance
8/7/2019 Save the Date! Government Affairs and Political Action Poker Tournament October 10
7/23/2019 The HBA Scores ADU SDC Waivers in Tigard
7/23/2019 HBA Efforts Lead to Savings Under New Gross Receipts Tax
7/23/2019 The HBA Helps Temper WES’s Soaring SDCs
7/23/2019 The HBA Works to Find Solution to Happy Valley Private Security Needs
7/9/2019 Oregon Legislature Passes Missing Middle Housing Bill with Key HBA Amendment
7/9/2019 Portland’s New Planning Director Meets with HBA Members
7/9/2019 HBA Sponsored Skinny Lots Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
7/9/2019 The HBA Discusses Upcoming Land Use Ordinances with Washington County
7/9/2019 The HBA Joins Wilsonville Equitable Housing Strategic Plan Task Force
7/9/2019 With HBA Support, West Linn Reduces Transportation SDC by 67 Percent
7/9/2019 White Paper of the Week: Community Meeting Participants Skew Anti-Housing
7/9/2019 The White House Forms Task Force on Housing Affordability
6/25/2019 Metro Agrees with the HBA and Denies Grant Dollars to Due to Nefarious 3-Party IGA
6/25/2019 Governor Kate Brown Signs HBA Sponsored Substantial Completion Bill
6/25/2019 Lake Oswego Councilor John LaMotte Discusses Housing at the 2019 HBA Golf Classic
6/25/2019 The HBA Asks: What Code Interpretation Issues Are You Facing?
6/25/2019 Apply to be a Wilsonville City Councilor or Planning Commissioner
6/25/2019 The HBA Calls for Deconstruction Contractors and Candidate Sites
6/11/2019 The HBA Advocates for Pro-Housing Policy in Washington D.C.
6/11/2019 Metro Adopts HBA Recommendations as Part of Parks and Nature Bond Measure
6/11/2019 The HBA Engages on Proposed Small Wireless Facilities
6/11/2019 The HBA Looks for Leaders in Tualatin, Wilsonville and Hood River
6/11/2019 NAHB Report: Housing Fuels the Economy in Oregon
6/11/2019 White Paper of the Week: Market Rate Housing Leads to Housing Affordability
5/28/2019 The HBA Meets with Four UGB Expansion Cities and PGE to Discuss Infrastructure
5/28/2019 The HBA Discusses Upcoming Land Use Ordinances with Washington County
5/28/2019 The HBA Works with Sherwood to Mitigate Harm of the Recent FCC 5G Ruling
5/28/2019 The HBA and OHBA Support Clackamas County’s Efforts to Improve I-5 and I-205
5/28/2019 The HBA Votes with WES Advisory Committee to Maintain Existing Water SDC Rate
5/28/2019 The HBA Advocates for SDC Reform in Wilsonville
5/28/2019 The HBA Continues to Support Housing Affordability in Oregon City
5/28/2019 The HBA is awarded Association Excellence Awards for Government Affairs Efforts
5/14/2019 The HBA Supports Mayor Wheeler’s Request for Better Inter-Bureau Coordination
5/14/2019 The HBA Works Mitigate Harm of the Recent FCC Ruling
5/14/2019 The HBA Promotes Housing Industry as Part of Troutdale HNA
5/14/2019 The HBA Supports Housing on Milwaukie’s CET Advisory Committee
5/14/2019 Take Metro Surveys on Transportation and Long-Range Planning
5/14/2019 Help Support the HBA’s Political Engagement - Build a PAC House
5/1/2019 Recapping the HBA Government Affairs Sessions at BuildRight 2019
5/1/2019 Reviewing the Recent Urban Growth Boundary Expansion Areas
5/1/2019 Next Steps for the Residential Infill Project
5/1/2019 Metro and Portland’s Affordable Housing Bonds
5/1/2019 Hydromodification: What to Expect in Washington County
5/1/2019 The HBA Presents New Land Use and Zoning Tools to Clackamas County
5/1/2019 Milwaukie’s Housing Online Open House is Live through May 6
4/17/2019 The HBA Calls for Changes to Oregon City Proposed Code Amendments
4/17/2019 The HBA Joins Forest Grove and the City of Tualatin to Plan for Future Growth
4/17/2019 The HBA Questions Costly Home Demolition Fee in Lake Oswego
4/17/2019 Gresham Extends Innovative Housing Policy
4/17/2019 Milwaukie Hosts Pro-Housing Town Hall
4/3/2019 The HBA Achieves Major Legislative Successes with Clean Water Services
4/3/2019 The HBA Pushes Back Against Wrong-Headed Moratorium in the 3-Party IGA
4/3/2019 The HBA Supports Oregon City Commission's Analysis of Alleyway and Historic Design Requirements
4/3/2019 From Roseann Johnson: To the Home Building Industry, with Gratitude and Enthusiasm
4/3/2019 New Asbestos Rules for Residential Renovations Take Effect
3/19/2019 The HBA Discusses Transportation Design Standards and Rulemaking with the Portland Bureau of Transportation
3/19/2019 The HBA Provides Critical Analysis of Stormwater Design and Construction Standards
3/19/2019 The HBA Joins Future Planning Efforts in Tualatin 2040
3/19/2019 The HBA Weighs in on Controversial Oregon City Code Amendments
3/19/2019 (Re)Introducing Roseann Johnson
3/19/2019 The HBA Advocates for SDC Collection Reform in the City of Wilsonville
3/19/2019 Join the HBA at the Washington County Development Forum
3/19/2019 Kenton Woman’s Village Pod Build Challenge Community Day and Celebration
3/5/2019 The HBA Challenges Improper Moratorium in 3-Party IGA
3/5/2019 The HBA Provides Recommendations on the Draft Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards Update
3/5/2019 Building Industry Secures Key Revision to Wilsonville Water SDC Update
3/5/2019 HBA Supports Congresswoman Bonamici’s Efforts to Address Housing Affordability
3/5/2019 HBA Members and Staff Paint a Better Tomorrow
2/19/2019 HBA Members Support the Kenton Women’s Village
2/19/2019 Industry Analyzes Proposed Clean Water Services Hydromodification Standards
2/19/2019 HBA Engages with the Cities of Hillsboro and Wilsonville on Water SDC Updates
2/19/2019 HBA Members Meet with Senior Portland Bureau of Transportation Staff
2/19/2019 HBA Joins Forest Grove and the City of Tualatin to Plan for Future Growth
2/19/2019 Take Advantage of a Free Deconstruction Training Program
2/19/2019 Apply to be a Portland Planning and Sustainability Commissioner
2/19/2019 Greetings from NAHB’s International Builders Show
2/5/2019 Government Relations Newsletter for the Week of February 4, 2019
1/23/2019 TVWD proposed fee changes for Plan Review & Inspection Services effective February 1st, 2019
1/23/2019 City of Portland to consider Inter-Bureau governance structure to speed up development and permit review
1/23/2019 HBA serving on Forest Grove Housing Needs Analysis Technical Advisory Committee
1/23/2019 HBA workgroup addressing Clean Water Services draft base strategy and methodology on hydro modification standards
1/23/2019 OHBA Legislative Session update from Jodi Hack
1/8/2019 HBA hires new Director of Policy and Government Relations, Ezra Hammer to start January 22
1/8/2019 HBA meeting with Mayor Wheeler to discuss priorities
1/8/2019 HBA providing feedback on proposed code changes from PBOT
1/8/2019 HBA’s participation in Portland’s Deconstruction Advisory Committee useful in recently awarded Metro Innovation & Investment grant
1/8/2019 Clean Water Services releases draft base strategy and methodology to address hydro modification for public feedback
1/8/2019 HBA attending swearing-in ceremonies around the region
1/8/2019 HBA looking for 2019 PAC House builder
1/8/2019 DEQ launches new asbestos information webpage
1/8/2019 Regional SDC comparison chart updated
12/20/2018 Metro Council votes to expand the UGB
12/11/2018 City of Tigard passes update to Tigard Community Development Code
12/11/2018 Johnson Economics report on the Portland Residential Infill Project released
12/11/2018 PAC house builders recently recognized, HBA seeking builder for 2019 PAC House
12/11/2018 HBA testified against proposed Tualatin Parks SDC Methodology changes
12/11/2018 Metro Council to vote on UGB expansions this week
12/11/2018 Clean Water Services approves Design and Construction Standards implementation strategy
11/30/2018 City of Milwaukie hosting a Housing Forum on December 6th
11/28/2018 Another productive HBA and Building Official roundtable event
11/28/2018 HBA Infrastructure Finance Subcommittee meeting on tiered SDC policy
11/28/2018 DEQ changes asbestos rules, impacting demolition and remodeling activities
11/28/2018 PBUD Council holding meeting with Portland BDS staff on “plan review windows”
11/28/2018 PGE is increasing its temporary service costs
11/13/2018 Tualatin Development Code Improvent Project underway
11/13/2018 2018 City of Portland Demolition Ordinance becomes reality for HBA members
11/13/2018 City of Portland Development Review Advisory Committee next meeting (all open to the public): December 20, 2018
11/13/2018 UPDATE: TVWD Proposed Fee Changes for Plan Review & Inspection Services effective February 1st, 2019
11/7/2018 2018 Election cycle wraps up
11/5/2018 2019 HBA Housing Forecast recap, presentations and data
10/31/2018 HBA continues to engage in advocacy work through key staffing transitions
10/31/2018 Courts refuse to overturn Portland Parks SDC
10/31/2018 HBA serving on Tigard Development Advisory Committee, addressing proposed code development updates
10/31/2018 Clackamas County Economic Development Commission seeks applicants for open seats
10/31/2018 Improving the permitting process in Portland: HBA engages with city and development stakeholders
10/16/2018 HBA finalizes candidate endorsements for November Election
10/16/2018 HBA working with OHBA to address housing issues
10/16/2018 Chehalem Parks and Recreation Board of Directors presses pause for one month on SDC indexing
10/16/2018 Clackamas County Building Codes Administrator Retires
10/16/2018 HBA Semi-annual All Member Lunch this Thursday
10/16/2018 2019 Housing Forecast will take place this Friday, November 2
10/16/2018 Portland Bureau of Development Services hosting discussion on Erosion and Sediment Control in Residential Development
10/16/2018 HBA and Building Official Roundtable this Thursday, hosted by the City of Wilsonville
10/2/2018 HBA submits testimony to Metro Council on 2018 Urban Growth Report
10/2/2018 City of Troutdale addresses property tax inequality
10/2/2018 Important Notice: TVWD Proposed Fee Changes for Plan Review & Inspection Services
10/2/2018 HBA of Metro Portland’s home show goes green
10/2/2018 WEA to host Intersection of Housing and Transportation Conference
10/2/2018 OHBA endorses Measure 102 to allow for public/private partnerships with affordable housing bond funds
9/18/2018 Metro Policy Advisory Council votes to support UGB proposals
9/18/2018 Home Builders Foundation assists Just Compassion with opening of Tigard Resource Center
9/18/2018 City of Portland working towards reforming permitting process
9/5/2018 Metro COO releases growth recommendations for UGB expansion
9/5/2018 Beaverton hires new Building Official, prioritizes maintaining positive relationship with the HBA
9/5/2018 HBA comments on proposed SDC changes, updates SDC comparison chart
8/21/2018 HBA working to ensure Urban Growth Boundary Expansion proposals are successful
8/7/2018 City of Lake Oswego considering options to promote affordable housing
8/7/2018 HBA member addresses worker shortage and building permitting process issues
8/7/2018 HBA President Jeff Smith: Metro should expand growth boundary, embrace density for housing affordability
8/7/2018 Comment on Metro’s 2018 Regional Transportation Plan
8/7/2018 HBA presented at National Association of Home Builders Land Development Committee
7/24/2018 City of Tigard and HBA partnership formalized with Development Advisory Committee.
7/24/2018 HBA lends support to cities for Urban Growth Boundary management adjustments
7/24/2018 HBA working with Washington County Planning to mitigate impacts to affordability and timing of new developments
7/24/2018 NOTICE: Demolition rules targeting lead dust, asbestos take effect in Portland
7/3/2018 Members encouraged to complete survey on city expansion proposals
7/3/2018 City of Hillsboro to adopt equitable broadband infrastructure plan
7/3/2018 Beaverton Building Official announces retirement, HBA participates in search for successor
6/13/2018 Lake Oswego City Council votes to stream line ADU development
6/13/2018 Oregon City looks at viability of implementing a Construction Excise Tax
6/13/2018 NAHB key vote on WOTUS amendment to Farm Bill
6/13/2018 HBA/Oregon Home Builders Association third-party inspection issue update
5/21/2018 HBA of Metro Portland 2018 Oregon primary election recap
5/21/2018 Washington County working with homebuilders on equitable housing project
5/21/2018 Home Builders Association sets priorities for state legislative session
5/21/2018 PGE offers predevelopment cost estimate for utility infrastructure
5/21/2018 NAHB Housing Release for the week of May 21
5/17/2018 HBA 2018 election candidate endorsements
5/1/2018 City of Lake Oswego approves policy to provide for flag lot flexibility in public street right of way
5/1/2018 Lot size averaging preserved and improved in Oregon City
5/1/2018 HBA continues to work with City of Sherwood on Urban Growth Boundary expansion ask
5/1/2018 HBA working with broad range of business interests to determine impact of gross receipts tax initiative
5/1/2018 HBA partner the Portland Business Alliance is offering training for those seeking local office
3/15/2018 Construction tax would push cost higher, Tim Duy’s guest viewpoint
3/15/2018 Gresham to Host Builders, Contractors and Developers Forum
3/15/2018 Metro Council makes appointment to vacant seat for District 2
3/15/2018 Sherwood Race for Mayor ends with Keith Mays elected
3/15/2018 Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation Development Forum
3/15/2018 HBA Board member Patrick Kessi gives life to a vision
3/15/2018 HBA determining industry involvement in key local and regional races
3/14/2018 Clackamas County tabs HBA to serve on Housing Affordability Task Force
2/24/2018 Troutdale city council approves dramatic increase in SDCs despite HBA efforts to limit increases
2/23/2018 Tualatin Valley Water District updating System Development Charge
2/23/2018 BDS presenting on the new asbestos and lead paint mitigation in residential demolitions
2/23/2018 Clackamas County Dept. of Transportation and Development asking for industry feedback
2/21/2018 HBA and OHBA working on DEQ proposed changes affecting stormwater and asbestos
1/12/2018 Cities signal interest in UGB expansions

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