Oregon Property Owners Association

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!

01/30/2026

Urban or rural—we all have a stake in what happens at the Capitol.

The Legislative Session begins Monday, and we’ve identified three key bills that will make a real difference for property owners across the state.

Whether you live in the heart of the city or out in rural Oregon, these bills deserve your support.

Here Are The 3 Bills Urban & Rural Oregonians Should Support This Session As the 2026 legislative session gets ready to kick off, the Oregon Property Owners Association (OPOA) is highlighting three pivotal bills that every Oregonian – regardless of their zip code – should have on their radar to ...

01/18/2026

The Oregon Property Owners Association is proud to announce that Dave Hunnicutt and Samantha Bayer have assumed leadership of the Western Resources Legal Center (WRLC), housed at Lewis & Clark Law School.

As a specialized practicum, the WRLC provides second- and third-year law students with vital, “boots-on-the-ground” experience representing real-world clients in the agriculture, ranching, forestry, mining, and energy industries. By taking the lead at WRLC, Dave and Samantha are ensuring that the next generation of attorneys enters the workforce with both the high-level skills and the practical perspective necessary to defend the rights of property owners and natural resource producers across the West.

This renewed focus on education does more than just train students; it builds a future where our rural communities have the world-class advocacy they deserve to stay strong, productive, and free - securing the economic backbone of our region for years to come.

Under the new leadership, law students will get hands-on experience representing natural resource industry clients, as well as experience in advocacy and policy development