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Senate approves bill to increase accessible housing standards in Oregon
Summary
The Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 444A to raise accessibility requirements for newly constructed housing that receives state funding and for multifamily buildings, aiming to address a shortage of units usable by people with disabilities and older adults.
The Oregon Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 444A, which raises accessibility requirements for newly constructed housing that receives state funds and for newly built multifamily housing across the state.
Senate Bill 444A requires that at least 10% of housing built with state funds meet uniform federal accessibility standards (up from a previous 5% requirement) and that at least 10% of units in newly constructed multifamily buildings meet Type A accessibility standards, which include features such as wheelchair turning radiuses and lower shelving and workstation heights. The bill applies only to new construction and does not require retrofitting of…
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