Housing Production Research & Legislative Reports

The Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) undertakes research and analysis of the state and local programs, policies and processes related to housing development and production. The work includes the legislative reports required by SB 1537, Section 5 (2024). Information on these two reports may be accessed below. As the work progresses, HAPO will update this page with additional information on these reports.

Legislative Reports - SB 1537, Section 5 (2024)

• Factsheet

Local Residential Process Improvement Study

Draft Report Available for Public Review and Comment!

• Draft Report
• Appendices: 
  
• Appendix A: Barriers Memo
  
• Appendix B: Background Research
• Appendix C: Engagement Summary
• Appendix D: Focus Group Summary
• Appendix E: Survey Results
• Appendix F: Case Studies
  
• ⁠Appendix G: Residential Development Permitting Analysis
• Appendix H: Residential Development Feasibility Analysis
  

• Project Introduction Webinar (January 28, 2026)
• Presentation Slides
  
• Webinar Video
  
• Factsheet
  

Contacts

Residential Development Process Report 

Ryan Marquardt, Housing Planner (ryan.marquardt@dlcd.oregon.gov) 

Madeline Phillips, Public Facilities Planner (madeline.phillips@dlcd.oregon.gov)

Evaluation of State Policies and Programs on Housing Production

Palmer Mason, DLCD Interagency Coordinator (palmer.mason@dlcd.oregon.gov)