Oregon Statewide Rule

Oregon Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map and SB 762 Requirements

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Oregon (2026)

Key Facts

Authorizing Law: SB 762 (2021)
Map Authority: Oregon Dept. of Forestry
Defensible Space Agency: Oregon State Fire Marshal
Hazard Classes: Low, moderate, high
Statute: ORS 477.490

Last verified: August 21, 2026Source: Oregon Public Law

Summary

Oregon SB 762 (2021) directs the State Forestry Department to create a statewide wildfire hazard map classifying property risk and triggers defensible space and home hardening rules administered through state agencies.

(1) As used in this section, "order" has the meaning given that term in ORS 183.310. (2) An order issued by the State Forestry Department under ORS 477.490 (2023 Edition) that assigns property to a wildfire hazard zone is null and void.

Source: Oregon Public LawView official code

Full Breakdown

Senate Bill 762 (2021), codified at ORS 477.490 and related sections, requires Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State University to develop and maintain a statewide wildfire hazard map classifying every tax lot as low, moderate, or high hazard within the wildland-urban interface. Properties designated high hazard within the WUI become subject to statewide defensible space standards under ORS 477.046 and to building code home-hardening requirements adopted under ORS 455.612 by the Building Codes Division. The Oregon State Fire Marshal administers defensible space rules. The map and resulting requirements apply uniformly statewide.

Violations & Penalties

Failure to maintain required defensible space within designated hazard zones may result in state-imposed corrective action and cost recovery under ORS 477.062, plus potential liability for fire suppression and damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I check my Oregon property's wildfire hazard rating?

The Oregon Department of Forestry maintains the statewide wildfire hazard map. Property owners can look up parcels by address through ODF's online portal once the map is published.

Do home hardening rules apply to existing homes?

Statewide home hardening building code requirements apply to new construction and substantial alterations on properties classified as high hazard within the wildland-urban interface.

Can my city opt out of the state wildfire map?

No. The hazard map and resulting state defensible space standards apply uniformly statewide. Cities may add additional wildfire protections but cannot exempt parcels from state classification.

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