Housing

HB 4108 requires cities to annex disconnected land parcels (not adjacent to existing city boundaries) when all landowners petition for it, provided the land meets four specific conditions: it lies within the city’s urban growth boundary, is designated for residential or mixed use on the city’s official land-use plan (excluding heavy industry), is connected to city-provided utilities (water, sewer, electricity), and is accessible by public road. This bill directly affects landowners seeking to join a city and city councils, which must approve such annexations without public hearings or voter votes. Key provisions eliminate discretionary steps for cities when all criteria are satisfied, streamlining the process for qualifying properties. The bill focuses on concrete procedural changes to annexation rules, not broader policy impacts.

Adds to a temporary UGB addition program an option for each city or Metro to also add to its urban growth boundary a site for manufactured dwellings, prefabricated structures or manufactured dwelling parks, or for housing that is predominantly for older persons and affordable for households with incomes not more than 120 percent of area median income. Sunsets January 2, 2033. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential information. Authorizes statutory damages for individuals affected by knowing violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes the Housing Opportunity, Longevity and Durability Fund to deposit Article XI-Q bonds to be used by the Housing and Community Services Department to preserve affordable housing at risk of loss. [ Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue $100 million in bonds for the fund for the 2025-2027 biennium. ] Requires the department to, with input from stakeholders, report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to housing on or before December 1, 2026, on legal and policy barriers to affordable housing production. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Creates a program for deferred loans to first-time home buyers in an amount not greater than the lesser of the closing costs on the purchase or one percent of the purchase price. Makes the deferred loans repayable when the home changes ownership, is no longer the homestead of the borrower or, if the home is mobile, is moved out of state. Retires the program after three years. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.