Deschutes County board supports text amendment easing rules for temporary hardship dwellings
After a public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners voted to approve staff‑recommended updates aligning county code to state law: expanded eligibility, a two‑year renewal cycle, allowance for existing buildings in certain zones, and clarified RV requirements.
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The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted on April 23 to approve a staff‑initiated text amendment (file 247‑25‑00078‑TA) to the county code governing temporary hardship dwellings, a land‑use mechanism that allows a second, short‑term residence on a property when a property owner or relative needs medical or elderly‑care accommodation.
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