Residential Developer in Oregon

The Residential Developer (RD) license is issued by the Oregon CCB to entities that develop and sell new residential properties without necessarily performing construction themselves. There are currently 125 active RD licenses in Oregon.

A Residential Developer may purchase land, obtain permits, commission licensed contractors to build homes, and sell the completed properties - all under a single RD license. Unlike the RGC license, the RD does not authorize performing construction work directly; it authorizes overseeing the development process and contracting out construction to licensed builders.

For homebuyers purchasing new construction in Oregon, the RD license on record establishes the developer's accountability through the CCB system. New construction in Oregon carries a mandatory warranty offer requirement - the developer or builder must offer a written warranty against defects in materials and workmanship to the first purchaser. This requirement is enforceable through the CCB complaint process.

If you are purchasing a newly built home in Oregon, verify both the developer's RD license and the general contractor's RGC license at CCB Lookup. Confirm both are Active and that no significant complaints or civil penalties appear in either record before closing.