Wildfire Hardening Grant Program

How it works

The Oregon Building Codes Division administers the Fire Hardening Grant Program in partnership with affected counties. The program was created to incentivize fire-hardening improvements during rebuilding for residences and businesses damaged or destroyed in a qualifying wildfire. The official rules say the grant program is for buildings repaired or rebuilt after being damaged or destroyed in a qualifying wildfire, and the permanent-rule notice says the program was extended through the end of the 2023-25 biennium and made available to survivors of the 2021 wildfires as well.

What the money covers

The state flyer lists eligible building components for fire-hardening assistance as:

• Roofing
• Vents
• Decks and outdoor walking surfaces
• Exterior wall coverings
• Windows
• Soffits and eaves

The flyer also says grants are available for:

• Fire hardening up to two accessory structures
• Non-combustible or ignition-resistant skirting on manufactured homes

How to apply

The rule notice says the program includes an application process, verifying eligibility for grant payment, and distributing grants to qualified applicants. It also says affected counties are responsible for making program information and application materials available to county residents.

Timing and status

The permanent-rule notice says the program’s expiration was changed to June 30, 2025. The state flyer says it is a rebuilding program tied to the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. The official materials do not state an amount on the program page itself, so the dollar award should be treated as not stated on the source page provided here.

Homeowner note

This is a rebuilding grant, not a general prevention rebate. It is aimed at homes and businesses that were damaged in the qualifying wildfires and then rebuilt with more wildfire-resistant materials and details.