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Senate panel hears support and concerns for 45‑day permit ‘shot clock’ in SB 6
Summary
Supporters told the Senate Committee on Housing and Development that a 45‑day limit for residential building‑permit decisions would cut costs and speed housing delivery; building officials and cities warned the bill as introduced is too broad and does not account for other required reviews.
The Oregon Senate Committee on Housing and Development opened a public hearing Feb. 27 on Senate Bill 6, which would require agencies and officials who administer the state building code to approve or deny a complete building‑permit application within 45 days.
The measure drew backing from home builders and trade groups, who said permitting delays drive up project costs and slow housing production. Senator **** Anderson (Senate District 5), the bill sponsor, described SB 6 as a targeted timeline for residential permits: “Simply put, SB 6 will put for a 45 day time cap on housing building permits in Oregon.”
Proponents said the change would create predictability for builders and reduce holding and financing costs. Zach Lindahl of Multifamily Northwest said delays increase interest, labor and material costs and “a streamlined permitting process will help developers bring badly needed housing online sooner.” Deb Flagan, vice president of Hayden Homes and Simplicity Homes, told the committee her companies have pulled…
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