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Law & Regulation

New laws, rules and regulatory changes that affect how Oregon contractors bid, build, get paid and stay licensed.

Law & Regulation

Getting paid on Oregon public works: monthly progress payments, 10 days to pay subs, and retainage capped at 5%

Oregon law requires public agencies to pay interest on late progress payments automatically, and every public improvement contract must pass prompt-pay terms down to subcontractors at every tier.
Oct 31, 2026
Law & Regulation

Oregon construction liens: a notice that reaches back eight business days, 75 days to file, 120 days to sue

Suppliers and subs who did not contract with the owner must send a notice of right to a lien. Claimants must also mail notice of the filing within 20 days and warn the owner 10 days before suing.
Oct 31, 2026