Religious Affordable Housing Exemption

Housing that is subject to an affordable housing covenant for no less than 60 years may be leased to low-income households by religious organizations.

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ORS 307.140(4) allows an exemption for qualifying religious organizations that own housing with an affordable housing covenant of no less than 60 years when leasing to low-income households.

Statute: ORS 307.140

Application: Religious Affordable Housing

Last reviewed September 24, 2025