HB 2455 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to home occupations on lands zoned for resource uses.

HB 2455 changes Oregon's zoning law to allow property owners in resource-use zones (like farms or forests) to operate home-based businesses without living on the property. Previously, such businesses had to be run by a resident owner or their employee; this bill removes that residency requirement for the property owner. The law keeps existing rules about business size (max five employees), location (in the home or associated buildings), and avoiding interference with other zone uses. It does not permit new structures or affect decisions about changing land zones.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Lucetta Elmer
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