ORS § 90 § 90.840

Park purchase funds, loans.

In Force
Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/7/2026OregonInspections, Registration & Licensing

Operative Text

ORS § 90 § 90.840
(1) The Director of the Housing and Community Services Department may lend funds available to the Housing and Community Services Department to provide funds necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 456.581 (2). Such funds advanced shall be repaid to the Housing and Community Services Department as determined by the director.

(2) Notwithstanding any budget limitation, the director may spend funds available from the Manufactured Dwelling Parks Account to employ personnel to carry out the provisions of ORS 456.581 (1).
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Plain English

ORS § 90.840 establishes two financial mechanisms administered by the Director of the Housing and Community Services Department in Oregon. First, the Director is authorized to lend departmental funds to support the purchase of manufactured dwelling parks under ORS 456.581(2), with repayment terms set at the Director's discretion. Second, the Director may draw from the Manufactured Dwelling Parks Account to hire staff needed to carry out related administrative functions under ORS 456.581(1), even if budget constraints would otherwise apply.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 7, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators and owners of manufactured dwelling parks in Oregon should be aware that ORS § 90.840 empowers the state Housing and Community Services Department to actively fund and staff oversight of park purchase activity. Compliant park operators generally maintain transparent records and cooperate with department personnel who may be employed specifically to administer these provisions. Understanding that the department has dedicated financial and staffing authority under this section can help operators anticipate the scope of state involvement in park transactions.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Residents of manufactured dwelling parks in Oregon may find ORS § 90.840 relevant when their park is subject to a purchase process, as it authorizes state lending and staffing resources to support that process under ORS 456.581. Tenants have a general interest in knowing that the Housing and Community Services Department has dedicated funds and personnel to oversee these transactions. Those with questions about how this provision affects their situation may consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department for general information.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 7, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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