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5/8/2025 12:10:26 AM Member News

Lake Oswego’s Housing Track Record Under Review—Weigh In Now

The Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) is now reviewing city applications for exemptions under SB 1537. This office was created not only to open new opportunities for Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion, but also to ensure that local land use standards support timely and efficient housing production.

Several cities have submitted exemption requests, and HAPO is currently soliciting feedback from builders and developers who have experience working in these jurisdictions. Specifically, they are seeking input on:

  • Permit processing times
  • Additional local costs imposed on projects
  • Frequency and treatment of variance requests
  • Overall process clarity and ease of navigation

Lake Oswego’s application is currently open for public comment. Builders are encouraged to provide feedback via HAPO’s interactive geo map, which tracks all ongoing exemption requests.