197A.018 Definition of “needed housing.”

(1) As used in ORS chapter 197A, and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) “Needed housing” means housing by affordability level, as described in ORS 184.453 (Statewide housing analysis) (4), type, characteristics and location that is necessary to accommodate the city’s allocated housing need over the 20-year planning period in effect when the city’s housing capacity is determined.

(b) “Needed housing” includes the following housing types:

(A) Detached single-family housing, middle housing types as described in ORS 197A.420 (Duplexes) and multifamily housing that is owned or rented;

(B) Government assisted housing;

(C) Mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks as provided in ORS 197.475 (Policy) to 197.493 (Placement and occupancy of recreational vehicle) ;

(D) Manufactured homes on individual lots planned and zoned for single-family residential use that are in addition to lots within designated manufactured dwelling subdivisions;

(E) Housing for agricultural workers;

(F) Housing for individuals with a variety of disabilities, related to mobility or communications that require accessibility features;

(G) Housing for older persons, as defined in ORS 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) ;

(H) Housing for college or university students, if relevant to the region; and

(I) Single room occupancies as defined in ORS 197A.430 (Single room occupancies) .

(2) Subsection (1)(b)(A) and (D) of this section does not apply to:

(a) A city with a population of less than 2,500.

(b) A county with a population of less than 15,000.

(3) At the time that a city is required to inventory its buildable lands under ORS 197A.270 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of 25,000 or greater) , 197A.280 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by cities with population of less than 25,000) or 197A.335 (Determination of housing capacity and accommodation of needed housing by Metro cities) (1), the city shall determine its needed housing under this section.

(4) In determining needed housing the city must demonstrate that the projected housing types, characteristics and locations are:

(a) Attainable for the allocated housing need by income, including consideration of publicly supported housing;

(b) Appropriately responsive to current and projected market trends; and

(c) Responsive to the factors in ORS 197A.100 (Housing production strategy) (2)(b) to (d). [2023 c.13 §23; 2023 c.223 §19]

Source: Section 197A.018 — Definition of “needed housing.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors197A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).