Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 813 - OREGON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Division 205 - LOW-INCOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIWAP)
Section 813-205-0060 - Dwelling Owner Authorization of Weatherization Projects
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 813-205-0060
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) A subgrantee may not provide LIWAP services unless the owner of a dwelling unit first gives written permission to the subgrantee. The permission must include the following information:
(a) The street address of the
dwelling;
(b) The name of the owner
of the dwelling and of the eligible tenant that is renting the dwelling, if
applicable; and
(c) A description
of the specific work to be done.
(2) Prior to a subgrantee providing LIWAP services to a dwelling unit that is a rental, the subgrantee must:
(a) First obtained the written permission of
the owner of the dwelling unit(s); and
(b) Establish procedures and obtain the
approval of OHCS thereof, to ensure that:
(A)
The dwelling is not currently for sale by the owner or is designated for
acquisition, clearance or foreclosure under a federal, state or local
program;
(B) The benefits of LIWAP
services accrue primarily to the low-income household renting the
unit;
(C) The owner of the dwelling
will not raise the rent as a result of LIWAP services;
(D) No undue or excessive increase in the
value of the dwelling unit will occur as a result of LIWAP services;
and
(E) LIWAP services will not be
provided for a dwelling for which the tenant pays the cost of energy as part of
their rent, unless the owner agrees to reduce rent to account for the reduction
in fuel costs associated with the weatherization, that long term rent
affordability is assured, or unless the investment of the energy savings in
facilities or services offer measurable direct benefits to tenants.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 456.555
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 458.505, ORS 757.612 & 10 CFR 440
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