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Bend Council Discusses Residential Wildfire Mitigation Building Code
New home-hardening requirements aim to improve wildfire resilience in the region.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Bend City Council is considering adopting Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, which would establish new home-hardening requirements for newly constructed residential structures to help make them more wildfire resilient. The proposed ordinance is scheduled to come back to the City Council for consideration and public comment at its April 1, 2026 business meeting.
Why it matters
As wildfires become more frequent and severe in the region, the adoption of R327 would help improve the overall community's wildfire resilience by requiring new homes to be built with fire-resistant materials and construction practices. This aligns with efforts in nearby communities like Sisters and unincorporated Deschutes County.
The details
R327 establishes wildfire-resilient construction practices for newly constructed dwellings and newly constructed accessory structures, including requirements to use non-combustible or ignition-resistant materials for roofing, gutters, windows and other exterior components. The code does not apply to apartment buildings, commercial construction or additions/renovations of existing buildings, as those are often already required to meet a high baseline of fire resilience.
- The Bend City Council discussed the potential adoption of R327 during its Feb. 25, 2026 work session.
- The proposed ordinance is scheduled to come back to the City Council for consideration and public comment at its April 1, 2026 business meeting.
- If adopted, the R327 home-hardening standards would apply to new residential building permit applications submitted on or after the effective date, which could be in spring 2026.
The players
Bend City Council
The governing body of the City of Bend, Oregon that is considering the adoption of the R327 residential wildfire mitigation building code.
Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code
A state-adopted section of the residential building code that establishes home-hardening requirements to help make new, detached residential structures more wildfire resilient.
What’s next
The Bend City Council will discuss and determine the implementation timeline for the proposed R327 code adoption during its April 1, 2026 meeting.
The takeaway
The adoption of the R327 home-hardening standards in Bend would be an important step in improving the community's overall wildfire resilience, aligning with efforts in nearby areas and helping to protect new residential construction from the growing threat of wildfires in the region.
