OAR 918-001-5060: Qualifying Improvements and Program Incentives

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) Installing roofing rated either Class B or Class A is eligible for a $2,200.00 incentive. (2) Installing a fire hardened exterior wall covering is eligible for a $1,750.00 incentive, the wall covering must be either: (a) Noncombustible; (b) Ignition resistant; (c) Heavy timber; or (d) Log wall. (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) 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: (a) Noncombustible material; (b) Ignition-resistant material; (c) Exterior portion of one hour assembly; or (d) One layer of 5/8 inch Type X gypsum sheathing or equivalent. (5) Installing fire hardened walking surfaces of porches, balconies, and decks is eligible for a $550.00 incentive, walking surfaces must be constructed from: (a) Noncombustible material; (b) Ignition resistant material; (c) Exterior fire retardant treated wood; or (d) Materials meeting ASTM E2632. (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) For manufactured homes only, installing skirting that is made from either noncombustible or ignition resistant materials is eligible for a $500.00 incentive. (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) 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.