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5/28/2025 6:16:12 PM Member News

Milwaukie Housing Track Record Under Review—Weigh In Now

Oregon’s Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) is currently reviewing city applications for exemptions under SB 1537. HAPO was created to work with industry stakeholders, local jurisdictions, and other state agencies to help streamline the process of housing development and ensure that all parties comply with state housing law.

Several cities have submitted exemption requests from being required to allow new state-approved mandatory adjustments to development design standards meant to encourage housing production. HAPO will approve these exemption requests if cities can show that their standards already provide flexibility needed to meet housing production goals. HAPO is actively seeking feedback from builders and developers with experience in these jurisdictions. Specifically, they are looking for input on:

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

The City of Milwaukee’s application is currently open for public comment. Builders are encouraged to provide feedback via HAPO’s website, which tracks all ongoing exemption requests. Click on the “Submit General Feedback” link under the Resources section. The deadline to submit public comment for the City is June 27th.