EWEB Homesite Relocation Program
Source: EWEB.org
Homesite Relocation Program
Eligible landowners in the Holiday Farm Fire perimeter can be awarded up to $7,000 for rebuilding their homes or septic systems outside of the riparian setback or special flood hazard area.
Relocation Incentive
Property owners who move their building footprints further back from a waterway will be eligible for $2,000 in advance of construction, which is intended to reward landowners for rebuilding in a way that protects water quality.
Infrastructure Grants
Additionally, EWEB will offer grant funding for landowners who install advanced septic systems or incur out-of-pocket expenses to relocate their infrastructure in order to minimize risk to the McKenzie River. The grant amount will be 50% out of pocket expenses not to exceed $5,000.
Eligibility
Customers interested in the Homesite Relocation Program must first secure land use and building permits through Lane County. Lane County will inform landowners of site relocation options and eligibility for EWEB funding programs.
Other eligibility criteria:
- Property must be located within the Holiday Farm Fire perimeter.
- Property must be located within the Pure Water Partners program boundary.
- Existing or prior land use permit is located within the riparian setback area or Special Flood Hazard Area.
- Property relocation must meet or improve adherence to current riparian setback or Special Flood Hazard Area requirements.
- Lane County Land Use and Building permits must be secured by October 1, 2025.
