Understanding Oregon SB 1551: your right to fire-harden your home, even inside an HOA

Zachary

Published on: 27/06/2026

Oregon SB 1551 voids HOA rules that block wildfire hardening. What it covers, the 90-day approval clock, and how Bend homeowners use it.

Wildfire Preparedness

What is defensible space? Oregon standards, not California's

Zachary

Published on: 27/06/2026

Defensible space zones 0, 1, and 2 under Oregon standards, plus Bend's vegetation code and why the first five feet matter most.

Wildfire Preparedness