Mission
LUBA is a specialized administrative appellate review body that (1) efficiently resolves appeals of land use decisions; and (2) publishes written decisions as guidance for land use decision makers.
Vision
We are a respected and trusted neutral forum that diligently resolves land use appeals in a way that is readily understandable and meaningful to the parties, the public, and the courts.
Plans and Policies
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Strategic Plan 2024-29
Customer Service Policy and Strategy
Performance
Annual performance measure reports track agency performance from July 1 to June 30.
2023-24 Annual Performance Progress Report
Budget
2023-25 Legislatively Approved Budget
2025-27 Agency Requested Budget
2025-27 Governor's Budget
Appeal Data - 2020-2023 (ORS 197.830(19))
ORS 197.830(19) requires LUBA to track information regarding appeals and report the information on its website.
2024 Reports
2023 Reports
2022 Reports
2021 Reports
Summary of Attorney Fee Awards
Older Appeal Data
Board Members (Current)
LUBA is a three-person board of attorneys with significant expertise in land use and appellate law who must be members of the Oregon State Bar. Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to serve four-year terms and are eligible for reappointment.
H. M. Zamudio, Board Chair
Term: 09/19/2022 - 09/18/2026
B.S., University of Oregon (2006); J.D., Vermont Law School (2011); member of the Oregon State Bar since 2012. Prior to joining LUBA, Mx. Zamudio was a judicial law clerk at the Oregon Court of Appeals and was in private practice with a firm in Medford.
Michelle Gates Rudd, Board Member
Term: 03/01/2023 - 02/28/2027
B.S., Stanford University (1985); J.D., University of California, Berkeley (1994); Master of City and Regional Planning, University of California, Berkeley (1994); member of the Oregon State Bar since 2000. Prior to joining LUBA, Ms. Rudd was in private practice with a firm in Portland.
Fred Wilson, Board Member
Term: 03/03/2025 – 02/28/2029
B.S., University of North Carolina (1990); J.D., University of Oregon (1995); member of the Oregon State Bar since 1996. Prior to joining LUBA, Mr. Wilson was a staff attorney at LUBA, was a hearings officer for multiple jurisdictions, worked for Marion County and the City of Salem, and was in private practice in Medford and Lake Oswego.
Board Members (Historical)