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5/19/2022
The Votes Are In, Well Most of Them at Least
5/19/2022
HBA meets with Metro Chair Lynn Peterson and Other Stakeholders to Discuss I-5 Bridge Replacement
5/19/2022
HBA Offers Insight into Middle Housing Reform to Gresham Real Estate Group
5/19/2022
HBA Receives PDX Charter Reform Update And Prepares for Charter Reform Advocacy
5/3/2022
Ballots Have Been Delivered - HBA Endorsements
5/3/2022
System Development Charges - Delays vs Financing
5/3/2022
PDX RIP2 Testimony at Council
5/3/2022
HBA and Business Association Partners Host Multnomah County Commission Chair Candidate Forum
5/3/2022
HBA Meets with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
5/3/2022
Land and Deliver; Zonda Advisory VP Mark Zawistoski Speaks at BuildRight
4/19/2022
Washington County Commission Moves to Engross Middle Housing Ordinance with HBA Supported Changes
4/19/2022
HBA Meets with McMinnville to Discuss Proposed Construction Excise Tax
4/19/2022
Home Builders Association Working for Clackamas County
4/19/2022
Grant Programs to Help Those Affected by Wildfires in Clackamas County
4/6/2022
Staff Participating in Middle Housing Ordinance Updates Across Metro Region
4/6/2022
OHBA Works to Find Compromise on Reach Code Bill, Looks to HBA to Help Fill Resilient Efficient Buildings Task Force
4/6/2022
WaCo Planning Commission Agrees with HBA; Includes Detached Plexes and Removes Sidewalk Requirement from Middle Housing Ordinance
4/6/2022
HBA Tracks Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Locally, While OHBA Advocates at the State Level
4/6/2022
Metro Considers UGB Land Swap as Part of HBA Supported UGB Expansion in Tigard
3/24/2022
HBA Welcomes New Assistant Director of Government Affairs
3/24/2022
HBA Meets With Candidates to Discuss Housing Issues and Deliver Campaign Contributions
3/15/2022
NAHB Releases 2022 “Priced Out” Report
3/8/2022
HBA PBUD Meets with PDX Staff to get Update and Discuss RIP2 Progress
3/8/2022
“Land and Deliver”, HBA Secures Zonda’s Mark Zawistoski As Closing Keynote at 2022 BuildRight
3/8/2022
HBA Joins “Real Talk Live Hosted by Jason Waugh” to Discuss Housing
3/8/2022
HBA Continues Local Engagement Through CAC and TAC committees
3/8/2022
Oregon Legislature Gavels Out Sine Die Without Much Change for Housing
2/23/2022
HBA Submits Letter to Washington County Planning Commission Regarding Implementation of Middle Housing Statute
2/23/2022
HBA Endorses 14 Candidates for May 2022 Primary
2/23/2022
HBA Staff and Members Meet with Washington County Land Use & Transportation Staff to Discuss Permitting Timeline Concerns
2/23/2022
Government Affairs Staff Represent HBA at NAHB Board Meeting at International Builder Show
2/9/2022
HBA Works with North Plains to Find Common Ground with Proposed SDC Increase
2/9/2022
HBA Working with OHBA to Ensure House Bill 4020 Doesn’t Accidentally Target Independent Remodel and Home Repair Contractors
2/9/2022
HBA Hosts Hillsboro Energy Code Webinar to Educate Members
1/27/2022
HBA Works with Builders and Housing Advocates to Support Middle Housing in Portland
1/27/2022
HBA Submits Letter of Concern Regarding Milwaukie Resolution to Ban Natural Gas
1/27/2022
HBA Shares Concerns with the City of North Plains on Proposed SDC Increases, Encourages Adoption of SDC Deferral Program
1/11/2022
HBA Works with Commissioners Ryan and Mapps to Protect Market Rate Middle Housing in Portland
1/11/2022
HBA Provides Recommendations to Oregon City Middle Housing Focus Group
12/16/2021
Portland City Council Delays HOLTE Sale Price Cap Resolution Hearing After HBA Members Voice Concerns
12/16/2021
HBA and PBUD Highlight Needed Permitting Changes in Townhall Convened by Portland Commissioners Ryan and Mapps
12/16/2021
HBA, PBUD, and Build Small Coalition Testify in Solidarity on Recommended Changes to Portland Middle Housing Proposal
12/15/2021
HBA Serves as Legal Issues Panelist on Middle Housing and Permitting Timelines
12/15/2021
HBA Joins Wildfire Long Term Recovery Group Board
12/15/2021
HBA Applauds NW Natural Carbon Neutrality Goal, HBA Reaffirms Support for a Resilient and Diverse Energy Mix in Residential Housing
12/1/2021
With HBA Support, Gresham Advances Detached Duplexes in New Middle Housing Code
12/1/2021
Oregon LCDC to revisit Middle Housing Master Planned Communities Rules for Infrastructure Planning
12/1/2021
HBA Launches Political Action Campaign Entering 2022 Election Season
11/17/2021
High Demand and High Prices To Continue Despite Inflation, According to Economists at 2022 HBA Housing Forecast
11/17/2021
HBA Recognizes Tigard Mayor Jason Snider for His Pro-Housing Work with the Ernie Platt Award
11/17/2021
Wilsonville Agrees with HBA: Pair Incentives for Mixed-use Vertical Housing
11/17/2021
Portland Releases RIP2, middle housing proposed code, project information and webpage
11/17/2021
HBA-endorsed OC Water Ballot Measure Passes on Election Night
11/17/2021
Clackamas County Adopts HBA-championed Land Use Code Changes
11/17/2021
Oregon Residential Energy Survey
11/2/2021
HBA Delivers Annual Government Affairs Update to Board
11/2/2021
HBA Provides Government Affairs and Legislative Update in Yamhill County
11/2/2021
HBA Joins Yamhill County Commissioner Kulla and other Stakeholders for Cost of Housing Summit
11/2/2021
OHBA CEO Presents Legislative Update at HBA Membership Luncheon
11/2/2021
HBA Joins OC Commissioners, Engineer in Supporting Water Measures
11/2/2021
Portland Charter Commission Seeks Your Input
10/20/2021
HBA’s First “Homes of Tomorrow Today” Tour A Success
10/20/2021
Wilsonville Adopts HBA-Championed Middle Housing Code
10/20/2021
Clackamas County Adopts HBA-supported Housing Incentive
10/20/2021
Oregon Building Codes Division Issues Technical Bulletin to Address Material Shortages and Delays
10/20/2021
HBA Urges Sandy to Apply Clear and Objective Standards for Housing
10/20/2021
HBA Submits Letter of Concern Regarding DEQ Climate Protection Program Rulemaking; Encourages Members to do the Same
10/20/2021
HBA Requests Update on CFEC Rulemaking; DCLD Staff Provide Overview at Recent Government Affairs Committee
10/6/2021
Oregon DEQ Extends Comment Period for Climate Protection Program; HBA Encourages Members to Submit Comments
10/5/2021
In Contradiction to Recent Article, HBA Supported Wildfire Legislation and Continues to Support Wildfire Recovery Efforts
10/5/2021
HBA and Metro Partnership Promotes Middle Housing Through Education
10/5/2021
NAHB Legal Win Means All PPP Loans to Members Can be Forgiven
10/5/2021
HBA Endorsed Incumbent Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg Wins Close Beaverton City Council Runoff Election
10/5/2021
HBA Asks Members to Offer Feedback on City of Portland’s Proposed Erosion Control Requirements
10/5/2021
HBA Seeks Feedback On Sherwood Proposed Residential Design Standards Code Update
10/5/2021
NAHB Committee and Council Board Appointment Roundtable
9/22/2021
Gresham Votes to Adopt HBA’s SDC Reform Proposal
9/22/2021
HBA Supports Mixed Use Development in Wilsonville
9/22/2021
Now is the Time to Support HBA’s Political Advocacy Efforts
9/22/2021
City of Portland Seeking Two Industry Representatives for the Development Review Advisory Committee
9/10/2021
HBA Files Amicus Brief to Protect Clear and Objective Standards
9/10/2021
HBA Continues Faster Subdivision Permitting Work at the Local Level
9/10/2021
HBA Endorses Oregon City’s November Water Ballot Measures
9/10/2021
HBA and Water Environment Services Host Clackamas County Delegates at NW Natural Street of Dreams
8/25/2021
Despite HBA Advocacy, Sherwood Will Not Pursue Mid-Cycle UGB Expansion
8/25/2021
Clackamas County Agrees with HBA, Adds Flexible Residential Siting Standard in Commercial Zones
8/25/2021
From the Home Building News: HBA and HBF Support Wildfire Rebuild Efforts in Clackamas County, Policy Statewide
8/25/2021
HBA Connecting Property Owners with Developers
8/11/2021
HBA and OHBA Provide Support to Members on OSHA's New Heat and Wildfire Smoke Protection Requirements In Effect
8/11/2021
HBA Presents Middle Housing Legislation for Portland and Beyond
8/11/2021
Sightline Institute Study Shows RIP will not Address Immediate Need for Housing in PDX
8/4/2021
Let's Build It: Incentives for Middle Housing Construction Webinar
7/29/2021
HBA Supports Portland Efforts to Speed Up Building Permit Timelines, But Questions Task Force Priorities
7/29/2021
Sherwood City Council to Consider Mid Cycle UGB Expansion Request
7/29/2021
Agreeing with HBA, Oregon City Aligns its Geo-Hazard Code with Overlay, Preserves Density Allowances in Concept Plan Areas
7/29/2021
With HBA Support, Molalla Adopts Middle Housing Duplex Code
7/15/2021
HBA Files Appeal Notice for Oregon City Annexation Code
7/15/2021
Governor Issues Emergency Order Requiring OSHA to Institute Outdoor Heat Exposure Rules
7/15/2021
HBA Presents Middle Housing Legislation for Portland and Beyond
7/15/2021
PBUD Briefed on Portland’s Residential Infill Project and Deeper Housing Affordability Incentive
7/15/2021
Home Builders Secure Legislative Housing Win with Senate Bill 458
7/15/2021
Gresham’s Diversity in Housing Forum Featuring ECONorthwest Keynote
7/7/2021
Governor Issues Emergency Order Requiring OSHA to Institute Outdoor Heat Exposure Rules Immediately
7/2/2021
Friday Forum: Updates from the Oregon Home Builders Association
6/30/2021
OHBA Joins Coalition of Businesses and Trade Organizations to Defeat State PPP Tax
6/30/2021
With Support from HBA and OHBA, SDC Accountability Legislation Passes
6/30/2021
HBA Briefs Stakeholders on Oregon City Annexation Code
6/30/2021
HBA Votes with Clackamas County to Pass Development-Savings in Clean Water Budget
6/16/2021
Oregon Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Urban Growth Boundary Expansions
6/16/2021
With HBA Support, Tigard Pursing Mid-Cycle UGB Expansion
6/16/2021
HBA Formally Opposes Proposed Oregon City Annexation Code
6/16/2021
Clackamas County Agrees with HBA, Moves Housing Strategies Forward
6/16/2021
Portland City Council Hears DOZA Amendments, Declines to Lower Design Review Threshold for Multi-Story Residential Projects
6/16/2021
HBA Highlights Economic Drivers Responsible for the High Cost of Replacing Homes Destroyed by Wildfires
6/2/2021
Portland Housing Bureau Updates Inclusionary Housing & DHA Purchase Caps
6/2/2021
HBA-Member Taylor Morrison Building HBA-Championed Middle Housing in Tigard
6/2/2021
HBA Working with Portland Housing Bureau to Address Concerns with Deeper Affordability Bonus
6/2/2021
HBA-Member Blue Mountain Community Management Provides Wildfire Relief
6/2/2021
HBA Joins Coalition Supporting Clackamas County Sunrise Corridor Legislative Ask
6/2/2021
HBA-Endorsed Clackamas County Sheriff’s Levy Passes in May Special Election
6/2/2021
HBA-Endorsed Beaverton City Council Candidate, Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg Garners Over 49% of the Vote, Headed for Runoff
6/2/2021
Updates from the 2021 Legislative Session
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