Central Oregon
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Outdoor Recreation in Central Oregon: A Homebuyer's PerspectiveCentral Oregon offers year-round outdoor access that shapes where people choose to live. Proximity to trails, slopes, rivers, and courses affects home values and daily life.
When Is the Best Time to Buy a Home in Central OregonSeasonal inventory and price patterns in Central Oregon, plus the real cost of waiting to buy.
Bend's Juniper Ridge Strategy for Homelessness and HousingBend and Deschutes County approved a Juniper Ridge strategy for a managed temporary living site at a 170-acre area east of Highway 97, following the Mile Marker 132 Fire.
How Bend's Building Permit Timeline Affects Your Construction PlansDeschutes County residential building permits take 17 weeks: 2 for intake, 12 for planning review, 3 for building review.
Senate Bill 1537: Bend's One-Time UGB Expansion OpportunityOregon passed SB 1537, giving Bend a fast-tracked path to expand its Urban Growth Boundary by up to 100 acres. The catch is that 30% of housing must be affordable.
Bend City Council Approves New SDC Methodology for Water Sewer and TransportationBend has officially moved to a tiered System Development Charge system. Smaller homes pay lower infrastructure fees, and a three-year phase-in cushions the impact on commercial development.
Oregon's House Bill 2001 and Middle Housing Rules for BendOregon's HB 2001 requires Bend to allow duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and cottage clusters on residential lots, effective November 5, 2021.Index
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