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Cottage homes example by Ross Chapin Architects

House Bills 2001 and 2003

In 2019, the Oregon Legislature passed and Governor Kate Brown signed into law two bills aimed at increasing housing choices in Oregon.

House Bill 2001 requires cities to allow “middle housing.”

House Bill 2003 requires cities to study future housing needs and develop strategies to make sure that housing is produced.

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Middlecrest Road Divider Improvement - Lakewood NA

Neighborhood Enhancement Program Grants

The 2021-2022 grant cycle is now open!

The Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) supports neighborhoods by providing grants for projects or programs that provide a community benefit.

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Historic Resources Preservation Incentive Grant Program

Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 are Now Being Accepted - Applications are due by 4:00 pm on or before Friday, May 28, 2021

The City of Lake Oswego is now accepting applications for historic resource rehabilitation grants for preservation and repair of historic buildings listed on the City’s Landmark Designation List (LDL). Qualifying projects can receive a grant that provides partial reimbursement of the cost to do the work.

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Business Assistance

Did you know that Lake Oswego has over two thousand businesses? These enterprises include a wide range of personal and professional services, manufacturers, and retail and restaurant establishments, among others. The retail market area of Lake Oswego contains over 130,000 residents.

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Seasonal Enclosures and Other Shelters for Commercial Uses

Lake Oswego restaurants have faced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist our local restaurants, in September 2020, the Lake Oswego City Council amended the City Code to allow seasonal restaurant enclosures in commercial areas.

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Planning E-Permitting

On August 24, 2020, the Building, Planning, and Engineering Departments converted to a new unified permit management system, the Accela Oregon Model, which is hosted by the State Dept. of Business and Consumer Services-Building Codes Division. This application replaces three antiquated programs that were not integrated with one another and no longer maintained.