CURRENT ISSUES
In a complicated state like Oregon, the problems impacting property owners know no bounds. Our team of trusted advocates work around the clock to help property owners realize their dreams and investment in their land. Whether it’s shaping public policy in the Legislature or representing a landowner at the Oregon Supreme Court, we are dogged in our pursuit to make Oregon a better place. Here are just some of the major issues property owners are facing and how OPOA is here to help.
The Federal Government Saves Intel – Is This a Good Thing or a Bad Thing For Oregon Property Owners?
Last Friday, it was announced that the federal government had acquired a 10% stake in Intel, the microchip making company with a significant manufacturing presence
Legal Win for Oregon Farmers: OPOA Stops Unjust Farm Tax Disqualification
The OPOA Legal Center has secured another major victory for Oregon’s rural landowners— this time defending a farm family, the Browns, from an unfair tax
When Urban and Rural Unite: How Everyday Oregonians Helped Save Agritourism from a Major Threat
From the beginning, we’ve understood the value of agritourism. When farmers welcome the public onto their land, they’re not just selling products— they’re building relationships,
Victory for Property Owners: Governor Signs SB 83, Repealing Wildfire Hazard Map
Governor Tina Kotek has signed Senate Bill 83, officially repealing Oregon’s controversial Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map and the associated mandates that came with it. This marks
DLCD’s Farmstand Rulemaking: A Critical Moment for Fate of Agritourism
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is currently engaged in a rulemaking process that could significantly impact the future of farmstands and
2025 Session Recap: Against the Odds Rural Oregon Fought and Won
Despite a Legislature dominated by a progressive supermajority and policy committees stacked against us, the Oregon Property Owners Association is proud to announce a series