Housing Accountability and Production Office

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The Housing and Accountability Production Office (HAPO), created by Senate Bill 1537 (2024), is a joint office between the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and the Building Codes Division (BCD).
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. HAPO will fulfill this purpose through a combination of funding assistance, policy guidance, and technical support.
As we continue developing the program, related news and updates will be posted on this webpage.

Building Codes Division (BCD) programs

Residential code program
The Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) is a statewide building code that regulates the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use, occupancy and location of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
Learn more about the residential code program
Permit-ready plans program
Permit-ready plans that have been published to the division’s website are available for use by the public. The expectation for permit applications using permit-ready plans is that they require less time to review and are less expensive to process by building departments.
Learn more about the permit-ready plans program

Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) programs

Housing program
The Housing Program at DLCD provides planning guidance and technical assistance to help communities plan for their future while considering the housing needs for each region and the state. Visit the DLCD housing program webpages to access more information about the housing laws and rules in Oregon.
Visit the DLCD housing program
Housing accountability and production
While the Housing Accountability and Production Office is being developed, the DLCD will also provide information, guidance and technical support to minimize barriers to housing production and ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
Visit the DLCD HAPO

Building code related questions?

Contact a BCD code specialist for general questions related to the state building code and BCD-related laws and rules.

Contact a code specialist

Project-specific questions?

Project-specific code questions, permitting, zoning, land-use allowances, and alternate methods must be discussed with the local jurisdiction. Use the local building department directory to contact the local jurisdiction.

Local building department directory

Land use or housing law questions?

For questions related to state housing laws and land use codes visit the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development's website.

Visit DLCD