The following improvements will be incentivized by the program and the listed incentive amounts will be disbursed to eligible applicants once they complete qualifying fire hardening improvements:

1. (1) Installing roofing rated either Class B or Class A is eligible for a $2,200.00 incentive.

2. (2) Installing a fire hardened exterior wall covering is eligible for a $1,750.00 incentive, the wall covering must be either:

   1. (a) Noncombustible;
   2. (b) Ignition resistant;
   3. (c) Heavy timber; or
   4. (d) Log wall.
3. (3) Installing vents that were designed to resist ember intrusion and flame, or using an unvented attic assembly is eligible for a $350.00 incentive.

4. (4) Protecting the undersides of eaves, soffits and other building projections at the discretion of the County Building Official is eligible for a $400.00 incentive, applicant must use one of the following:

   1. (a) Noncombustible material;
   2. (b) Ignition-resistant material;
   3. (c) Exterior portion of one hour assembly; or
   4. (d) One layer of 5/8 inch Type X gypsum sheathing or equivalent.

5. (5) Installing fire hardened walking surfaces of porches, balconies, and decks is eligible for a $550.00 incentive, walking surfaces must be constructed from:

   1. (a) Noncombustible material;
   2. (b) Ignition resistant material;
   3. (c) Exterior fire retardant treated wood; or
   4. (d) Materials meeting ASTM E2632.
6. (6) Installing windows and skylights that are either made from tempered glass or are 20-minute fire rated is eligible for a $550.00 incentive.
7. (7) For manufactured homes only, installing skirting that is made from either noncombustible or ignition resistant materials is eligible for a $500.00 incentive.
8. (8) Accessory structures that meet the eligibility conditions in OAR 918-001-5040 are eligible for a grant of $500.00 per structure for up to two structures.
9. (9) Eligibility for grant funds is not a guarantee of payment. The program may be unable to make additional payments if there are insufficient funds available.

Statutory/Other Authority

Oregon Laws 2021, Chapter 669, Section 263 (House Bill 5006), Oregon Laws 2023, Chapter 605, Section 270 (House Bill 5506) & Oregon Laws 2024, Chapter 26, Section 3 (House Bill 4016)

Statutes/Other Implemented

Oregon Laws 2021, Chapter 669, Section 263 (House Bill 5006), Oregon Laws 2023, Chapter 605, Section 270 (House Bill 5506) & Oregon Laws 2024, Chapter 26, Section 3 (House Bill 4016)

History

BCD 15-2024, amend filed 12/23/2024, effective 01/01/2025
BCD 8-2023, amend filed 12/28/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BCD 2-2023, temporary amend filed 08/07/2023, effective 08/07/2023 through 02/02/2024
BCD 3-2022, adopt filed 04/01/2022, effective 04/01/2022
BCD 1-2022, temporary adopt filed 01/20/2022, effective 01/20/2022 through 07/18/2022