Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 3, March 1, 2025
(1) The division
shall partner and consult with affected counties to the extent practicable to
administer the fire hardening grant program.
(2) Affected counties partnering with the
division in administering the program will be required to:
(a) Perform certain functions listed here and
detailed in an intergovernmental agreement entered into by the affected county
and the division.
(b) Make
information about the program, including application materials, available to
county residents who are interested in participating in the program.
(c) Accept applications from applicants who
wish to participate in the program.
(d) Assist applicants in completing program
application documents.
(e) Verify
that submitted applications have been fully completed and that all necessary
program certifications and supporting documents are included. The following
would need to be included in a completed application:
(A) Completed Program Application
Form;
(B) Program Eligibility
Certification;
(C) Documentation of
applicant identity as stated in
918-001-5050(1);
and
(D) Documentation of property
or building ownership as stated in
918-001-5050(2).
(f) Verify that at least one
qualifying fire hardening improvement has been completed on the applicant's
residential or commercial building.
(g) Determine the grant amount to be paid to
the applicant pursuant to OAR
918-001-5060.
(h) Distribute grant funds to applicants that
meet all of the eligibility criteria listed in OAR
918-001-5030.
(i) Account for all disbursed funds using
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
(j) Issue Internal Revenue Service Form
1099-G when required based on the circumstances of the
applicant.
(3) In addition
to affected counties partnering with the division, the division may perform all
of the necessary functions to administer the program.
Statutory/Other Authority: Stat. Auth.: Oregon Laws 2021,
Chapter 669, Section 263 (House Bill 5006), Oregon Laws 2023, Chapter 605,
Section 270 (House Bill 5506) & Oregon Laws 2024, Chapter 26, Section 3
(House Bill 4016)
Statutes/Other Implemented: Stat. Auth.: Oregon Laws 2021,
Chapter 669, Section 263 (House Bill 5006), Oregon Laws 2023, Chapter 605,
Section 270 (House Bill 5506) & Oregon Laws 2024, Chapter 26, Section 3
(House Bill 4016)
