APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 FIREWISE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
AVAILABLE AT 9am APRIL 30TH, 2012 HERE.
Firewise Application Form *NOW AVAILABLE*
2012 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED MAY 1, 2012 at 8am
in the Land Management Division Office
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Program Overview:
Lane County is offering financial grants to residents who are interested in making landscaping or structural improvements to their properties, which can increase the survivability of their home in the event of a wildfire.
Residents now have the opportunity to apply for thousands of dollars in financial assistance to replace roofs, siding, windows and doors with fire-resistant building materials and to make “Firewise” improvements to their landscaping.To qualify for financial assistance you must own a home in rural Lane County that is at risk to wildfire –that’s it!
This program is administered by the Lane County Land Management Division's Long Range Planning and Building programs, with funding provided through Title III of the Federal Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program - Section 601 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
What is the Status of my Firewise Permit? (enter in your FG #)
Dear Residents:
Thank you for your interest in the Lane County Firewise Incentive Program. Firewise grants for 2012 will be accepted starting at 8am on May 1, 2012, in Land Management or by mail.
We will be mailing out letters to every applicant who submitted an application form explaining your grant status.
In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about simple and low-cost actions that you can take to make your home more resilient to wildfire, please give us a call at the number listed below. Our trained staff are available to make site visits and share information at any time.
The grant funds are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. .
-Lane County Firewise Incentive Program Staff
541-682-6522
Land Management Division
Lane County Public Service Building
125 E. 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
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Interested? Here's how it works:
1. Fill out a short Firewise Grant Improvement Application and submit it to the Lane County Land Management Division.
2. Staff will contact you to schedule a property risk assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to determine what improvements you may qualify for and to discuss measures you can take to reduce your vulnerability to wildfire.
3. After your property has been assessed you will receive a preliminary financial award agreement from the County. Sign and return the agreement.
4. Carry out the agreed upon improvements to your home and landscaping within a specified timeline (generally 6 months). Please Note: All work reimbursable by the county must be completed by a licensed contractor or professional landscaper.
5. Submit a
reimbursement request form along with copies of your contractor receipts. Staff will re-visit your home to verify the work has been completed to the agreed upon standards.
6. Once Staff has verified that the work has been satisfactorily completed Lane County will issue you a reimbursement check. - Please be aware: it may take 45-60 days to issue you a check due to county accounting practices
Adopted Program Policies (Lane Manual)
Map of Program Coverage Areas
Landscapers & Contractor's contact list - Please note: Lane County does not endorse any of the businesses or individuals on this list. If you are a licensed landscaper, arborist or forester and would like to be added to this list, please contact us at (541) 682-6522.
Forms:
Firewise Application Form (FIGA-F-1) *NOW AVAILABLE*
Reimbursement Request Form, (Exhibit B) (FRR-F2)
Guides & Checklists:
Fire Resistant Plant Guide
Highly Flammable Plant List
Less Flammable Plant List
Firewise Construction Checklist
Firewise Tips for Around Your House