Oregonians living in manufactured park homes and moored homes on marinas will receive protection from rental increases if House Bill 3054 is passed by the Senate.
Oregon Has 3,500 Park Homes and 1,500 Floating Home Residents
Last year, about 3,500 people were living in manufactured home parks. This figure includes the 28 Resident-Owned Communities (ROCs) that house about 1,920 households.
It is estimated that there are 1,500 floating homes in Oregon, half of which are in rental moorages. Portland has the largest population of houseboat residents, with over 50 communities and 1,000-plus floating homes.
Many Oregonians own their park or floating homes but they must pay rental for the space their units occupy…