ORS 358.541: City or county prohibition of second term. Note: The repeal of 358.541 applies to applications for classification and special assessment under 358.480 to 358.545 filed on or after September 26, 2025, for property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2026. See sections 20 and 22, chapter 209, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that applies to applications for classification and special assessment under 358.480 to 358.545 filed before September 26, 2025, for property tax years beginning before July 1, 2026, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

(1) Residential property may not qualify for a second term of classification and special assessment as historic property under this section:

      (a) If the property is located within a city, the governing body of which has adopted a resolution or ordinance prohibiting a second term of historic property classification and special assessment for residential property; or

      (b) If the property is located within unincorporated territory of a county, the governing body of which has adopted a resolution or ordinance prohibiting a second term of historic property classification and special assessment for residential property.

      (2) The city or county prohibiting a second term of historic property classification and special assessment for residential property shall send a copy of the prohibiting resolution or ordinance to the State Historic Preservation Officer.