HB 3545 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to acquisitions of real property by foreclosure for delinquent taxes; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

] [ Provides a temporary exemption from assessments imposed by a homeowners association or by an association of condominium unit owners on foreclosed property that has been deeded to a county. ] Establishes when homeowners and condominium association assessments accrue on property deeded to the county in the tax foreclosure process. Creates a lien for the amount of the assessments against the property. Excludes certain costs from the amount of assessments secured by the lien. Establishes the liability for the assessments and the date on which the lien must be satisfied. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 23, 2025

MODERATE

This bill changes how homeowners and condominium associations charge fees on properties taken by counties for unpaid taxes. Previously, counties were exempt from these fees for up to six months after taking ownership. The new law ends this exemption, meaning fees start accruing immediately when the county takes title, but it also clarifies when fees stop accruing and who is responsible for paying them.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope by creating a lien for unpaid association fees on foreclosed properties and clarifying liability rules, while removing the temporary six-month exemption that previously applied to counties.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed the six-month exemption that previously prevented counties from being charged association fees for up to six months after taking title to foreclosed property.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new lien provision requiring association fees to accrue immediately when property is deeded to a county, with the lien attaching to the property.

Modified the lien amount calculation to exclude certain costs like fines, penalties, and attorney fees resulting from the association's own legal violations.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Association' and 'Subject property' to clarify which properties and organizations the bill applies to.

ENFORCEMENT

Added rules specifying who is liable for unpaid fees (the new owner or the county) and when the lien must be satisfied (within 30 days of lease or permanent retention of title).

Floor votes · House Apr 23, 2025

How they voted

46–4

Passed · 8 other

Total votes 58

Apr 23, 2025

D Democratic35

29 Yea 1 Nay 5

82% Yea

R Republican23

17 Yea 3 Nay 3

73% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Committee

Referred to Housing and Development.

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Javadi. Passed.

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Committee

Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

3 primary · 5 co-sponsors