Oregon Property Owners Association

09/26/2026

It’s not all hard hats and dozers when we’re talking housing. The people building our rural communities live there. They shop at the same stores, send their kids to the same schools, and pour everything they have into putting real roofs over real families’ heads.

When a project gets stalled by red tape or tied up in a lawsuit, it isn’t just business – it’s personal. It hurts the people doing the heavy lifting to make our towns better, and it hurts the people who need that housing the most, from school kids living in the woods to teachers commuting hours out of their day to serve our communities. A lack of safe, affordable, and reliable housing sends ripple effects far beyond what we can see.

Yet there are those who will stop at nothing to delay, stall, and ultimately kill these projects. Because our land-use system offers such limited opportunities for growth, it turns housing into a zero-sum game. It pits neighbor against neighbor, builder against builder, and sets communities against each other, creating toxic conflict and disastrous long-term outcomes for rural towns that desperately need to grow.

Our documentary short, “The Line”, pulls back the curtain on this friction. Watch THE LINE below!

09/07/2026

Death By 1000 Permits.

The OPOA Legal Center recently stepped in to defend Multnomah County farmer Scott Reed, who operates on 80 acres of zoned farm and forest land. The Reeds’ farm has been an active farm for nearly a century, well before Multnomah County even knew what zoning was. Today, the Reed family raises and sells Boer goats, manages a commercial Douglas Fir tree stand, and operates a roadside farmstand where their farm-fresh eggs sell out daily.

The Reeds are doing precisely what Oregon’s land use laws were designed to encourage: farming on farmland. Yet, Multnomah County Code Enforcement launched an investigation into the family based on “anonymous complaints” of illegal use of their property.

Their alleged offenses? Maintaining their farm and timber roads and constructing a goat corral. The County claims these basic agricultural practices constitute unauthorized “development” and “ground-disturbing activities,” asserting the Reeds failed to secure a series of complex permits simply to maintain their working farm.

There’s a lot wrong with this case from a “Right To Farm” standpoint. But even if you are an urban homeowner living in Portland, you need to follow this case – because how the County seeks to prove its case should scare every property owner in Oregon.

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09/05/2026

When government overreach goes too far, OPOA steps into the ring.

Oregon’s Right to Farm laws exist to protect agricultural operations from bureaucratic harassment. We refuse to let out-of-control code enforcement run roughshod over rural landowners.

In our latest fight, we’re pushing back against Multnomah County’s outrageous attempt to force a local goat farmer to get permits just to farm in the farm zone. Even worse - the County is weaponizing aerial surveillance and crushing fines to trample on our clients' due process rights.

Make no mistake - if Multnomah County insists on treating hardworking taxpayers like this, we will meet their overreach with unwavering resistance and hold them accountable every step of the way.

Watch our video and read the full story to learn how we’re defending the right to farm at the link below!

Aerial Surveillance & Excessive Fines – How A Case About A Goat Farmer Is Testing The Bounds Of Due Process in Oregon For nearly 30 years, we’ve warned potential property owners to never buy property in Multnomah County or the City of Portland. Today’s story is a prime example of why. The OPOA...

05/22/2026

If you're confused about how several socialist backed candidates just took down established legislators in Oregon, read this post. We dive into the rise of Nimbysim, Nihilism, and Socialism in Oregon, and how property rights are more important than ever.

“Like, Bye” to the American Dream: Why Socialism Wins When Ownership Fails If you want to understand why several Democratic Socialists of America just won their primary elections in Oregon, you don’t need to analyze complex voter data or read political theory. You just need to look at our ...

03/07/2026

OPOA delivers more wins for Rural Oregon! Today, the Legislature passed two key bills aimed at supporting the bottom lines of our farm families.

HB 4130 provides much needed tax relief for farmers preparing and processing their own farm crops.

HB 4153 provides a new land use permit for property owners to have a farm store and agritourism events on their farms.

We are so appreciative of the legislative champions of these bills. Thank you Representative Shelly Boshart Davis and Senator Kim Thatcher for carrying our tax bill. Thank you Representative Vikki Breese Iverson and Senator Fred Girod for championing farm stores!

We are so happy to have gotten to partner with good organizations like the Association of Oregon Counties and the Oregon Farm Bureau who are committed to uplifting and protecting our family farms and ranches!

03/03/2026

BIG NEWS! SB 1561 has PASSED the 2026 Legislature. We are so beyond happy to have worked on such an important bill. Thank you Senator Weber, Representative Wright, and Representative Edwards for championing this bill and getting it over the finish line!

02/19/2026

Huge news! OPOA's "Replacement Dwelling" bill just passed the Senate floor with all YES votes! This clears a major hurdle for allowing families who have lost their homes to natural disaster an expedited path to rebuild. This is a major step forward to creating a more resilient Oregon!

From Tragedy to Transformation: The Story Behind SB 1561 This afternoon, the Oregon Senate unanimously approved SB 1561 on a 28–0 vote. The goal is simple: when a home is destroyed by wildfire, earthquake, flood, or even a freak accident (like a neighbor’s tree falling on your roof), families sh...

02/09/2026

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What We Lose If HB 4153 Fails If you love family-run farms and your local pumpkin patch, please read this post. Right now, HB 4153 – the farm store bill – is in serious trouble. The bill is getting heat from both sides of the political spectrum. On the one side, advocacy organizations are trying...

02/02/2026

Have questions about HB 4153 - the Farm Store Bill? Check out and SHARE this fact guide!

Since we announced HB 4153, we’ve been answering some great questions from the community. We put this guide together to show how this bill helps Oregon’s family farms open their gates to the public for education, fun, and fresh food. Still have questions? Reach out at: info@oregonpropertyowners....

02/02/2026

Standing Together for Oregon’s Family Farms! 🚜🌾We want to extend a huge thank you to the Association of Oregon Counties and the Oregon Farm Bureau for their support of HB 4153!

Their partnership on this bill shows a true commitment to seeing Oregon’s farmers thrive. By working together, we are helping to move our land-use laws into the modern era - ensuring that family farms have the freedom to grow their businesses, host their communities, and stay economically resilient.

Thank you for standing with our farmers and for fighting to keep Oregon’s agricultural heart beating strong!