Oregon Foreclosure Guide
Oregon is primarily a non-judicial (trust deed) foreclosure state, with a five-month minimum from notice of default to sale. Oregon provides a 180-day right of redemption after a judicial foreclosure sale, but no redemption right after a non-judicial sale. Oregon's unique 'Measure 49' land-use laws can restrict development of rural foreclosed properties, and buyers should verify zoning and land-use limitations before bidding.
Process Type
Non-Judicial
Typical Timeline
5+ months
Sale Method
Trustee sale
Oregon Title Risk Articles
State-specific articles coming soon — check back as our foreclosure title guide library grows.
County-Level Exceptions Investors Should Know
Statewide rules only tell part of the story. These county-level quirks catch out-of-state investors off guard.
Multnomah County (Portland)
Portland's extensive tenant protection laws include just-cause eviction requirements, 90-day no-cause termination notice, and mandatory relocation assistance for rent increases above 10%. A foreclosure buyer inheriting tenants in Portland faces significant costs and timelines before the property can be turned over or renovated.
Jackson County (Medford)
Jackson County includes properties in the Rogue Valley with water rights adjudications. Oregon water rights are real property interests that transfer with the land but are administered separately by the Oregon Water Resources Department. A title search must confirm whether a water right appurtenant to the property has been forfeited for non-use.
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