Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County hired a technical consultant to lead the process to remove properties and areas from the FEMA floodplain maps, called a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in the Blue River area. The LOMR has been approved by FEMA, effective August 26, 2022, will remove most of the Blue River community from the…
Source: Oregon.gov A total of $10.8 million is available from the Oregon Department of Energy for energy efficient rebuilding incentives for residential and commercial structures. Building owners can receive incentives to rebuild to current building code or above code – incorporating these energy efficiency improvements help make buildings more comfortable and support long-term affordability through lower…
Oregon Housing and Community Services released a draft plan for $422 million in disaster recovery grant funds intended to help communities and residents recover from the 2020 Labor Day fires. This effort, which is called “ReOregon,” will provide new permanent housing in the areas most impacted by the fires. A public hearing is set for 6:00 p.m….
Source: Oregon.gov With May being Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will be hosting weekly webinars on several different topics ranging from financial readiness for wildfire to a fascinating look at fire-resistant plants. Home Ignition Thursday, May 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Evacuation Preparedness Thursday, May 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Fire Resistant…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Keep up to date with rebuilding progress in the valley and check out the map and table on McKenzieRebuilds.org to see how many building permits are in review and have been issued for properties located within the Holiday Farm Fire area. So far, Lane County Land Management Division has waived $1,073,300 in fees…
Some fire survivors have been surprised by issues found during building inspections. Some contractors are not working in good faith with homeowners, and understanding your role in the permit and inspection process can help keep you from falling victim to scams or expensive mistakes. See our guide to help you avoid red flags, a checklist…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org People who own a home – including a manufactured home – or business that was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 wildfires can receive money for using more fire-resistant methods and materials when they rebuild. Those who have already rebuilt also qualify. Fire hardening is an important tool to help make homes more resistant…
Permit Navigator Marianne Nolte is Lane County Land Management’s Permit Navigator. Her role is to assist Holiday Farm Fire survivors as they navigate through the complexities of the permitting process. You can contact her with questions before you get started rebuilding, and with questions about inspections and “finaling” your building permits. Marianne is available on…
Home Share Oregon is a 501c3 organization designed to prevent the rising number of homeless Oregonians. They help homeowners keep their homes and reduce mortgage burdens while creating more affordable rental units through our hybrid, online home-sharing program. Home Share Oregon functions on the premise that owner-occupied homes with an available spare bedroom constitute underutilized housing…
The table below shows how many building permits are in review and have been issued for properties located within the Holiday Farm Fire area. So far, Lane County Land Management Division has waived $1,073,300 in fees for fire survivors and has issued all requested refunds. This data is updated once per month. View this information,…