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Supporters urge reauthorization of historic-property special assessment limited to commercial buildings
Summary
House Bill 3190 would reactivate Oregon’s historic property special assessment program with changes that limit eligibility to commercial properties and permit consecutive 10-year assessment terms under defined conditions; preservation and cultural groups testified in support.
The House Committee on Revenue heard public testimony on House Bill 3190, which would restore and refine Oregon’s special assessment program for historic properties. Bill proponents said the program helps preserve and reuse existing commercial buildings, supports downtown revitalization and can enable new housing on underutilized upper floors.
Nicole Posert, executive director of Restore Oregon, told the committee she and her organization “enthusiastically support HB 3190 to bring back special assessment for commercial properties,” saying the tool supports…
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