Tigard residents can weigh in on what types of homes the city should plan for over the next two decades.

The city launched an online housing survey on Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of an update to the Tigard Housing Plan. The survey asks what housing types residents prefer, including single-family homes, townhomes and accessory dwelling units.

It also asks about barriers residents face finding housing that meets their needs and how much proximity to work, schools, healthcare and libraries matters.

The update is required under state law. Oregon mandates that cities with more than 10,000 residents study local housing needs, create an action plan within one year and take concrete steps to encourage construction.

Tigard began laying the groundwork earlier this year, issuing a request for proposals for a Housing Capacity Analysis consultant on Feb. 11, according to the city's bid page. That analysis estimates whether the city has enough buildable residential land for the next 20 years. A city council recap from Aug. 11 confirmed the analysis is underway and the survey is live.

The city said the plan helps determine what housing the community will need and creates strategies to encourage its development.

The survey arrives as Tigard pushes back against two state laws that took effect July 1. House Bill 4037 eliminates mandatory public hearings for most residential applications and restricts appeals of housing decisions to only the applicant.

Senate Bill 974 sets a 120-day deadline for cities to complete engineering plan reviews for residential developments.

The city, in a statement reported by Your Oregon News on Aug. 8, said the new laws prioritize speed over community input. Mayor Yi-Kang Hu, in legislative testimony on HB 4037, wrote that Tigard has long been a leader in allowing middle housing.

"Cities like ours are being penalized for the actions of others who do not share our commitment to housing production," Hu wrote at the time.

The survey is accessible through the city's housing plan page. No closing date has been announced. Under the state mandate, Tigard must produce an action plan within one year of completing its housing study.