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Ag Labor Housing

Oregon-OSHA Requirements
Division 4, Subdivision J: Work Environment

Summary Download

Oregon OSHA is updating the agricultural labor housing rules over the next 2 years. The resources on this page will change as new rules are implemented. 

OR-OSHA released updated ALH rules in January 2025. See a list of rule changes and implementation dates below. 

Printable ALH Summary

A printable PDF summary of OR-OSHA’s ALH rules.

Download PDF Summary

ALH Rule Changes

A list of ALH rule changes and the dates of implementation.

List of Rule Changes

ALH Interpretations Q&A

A question-and-answer document that details OR-OSHA’s position on ALH requirements.

Download Q&A

Text of Adopted Amendments to ALH Rules

Review the text of adopted amendments to ALH rules.

Download Text of Amendments

ALH Inspection Checklist (English)

English version; this checklist is intended as an aid and not as a substitute for full compliance. ALH operators must be in compliance with all ALH rules, including those not on the checklist.

Inspection Checklist - English

ALH Inspection Checklist (Spanish)

Spanish version; this checklist is intended as an aid and not as a substitute for full compliance. ALH operators must be in compliance with all ALH rules, including those not on the checklist.

Inspection Checklist - Spanish

Application for Registration

ALH registration required annually. An updated registration form is available for 2026 ALH registration.

2026 Registration Form

Declaration Form

Beginning in 2026, a declaration form must be included in your annual registration application.

Declaration Form

Heat Risks in Housing Poster

Display the Heat Risks in Housing poster at your housing locations to meet ALH requirements. Poster must be displayed in the language used by employees.

English Poster

Spanish Poster

Heat in ALH Factsheet

OR-OSHA’s factsheet detailing heat rules in ag labor housing.

Download Factsheet

Application Exclusion Zone Overview

A written overview of AEZ requirements for ag labor housing occupants.

English Version

Spanish Version

AEZ Pictorial Guide

A basic one-pager list of AEZ housing requirements with pictures.

English Version

Spanish Version

Water Quality Testing Labs Locator

Find the nearest water quality testing lab near you.

Find the Nearest Lab

Agriculture Workforce Housing Tax Credit

The Agricultural Workforce Housing Tax Credit (AWHTC) program is designed to give a state income tax credit to investors who incur costs to construct, install, acquire, or rehabilitate ag workforce housing. Find application materials and contact information.

AWHTC Homepage