Oregon Housing and Community Services announces the availability of financial help for homeowners who have lost their home due to wildfire. The Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account can help low-income Oregonians by providing up to $7,000 in assistance. Homeowners affected by wildfire damage can quickly find out if they qualify for the program by visiting http://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/pages/wildfire-damage-housing-relief-program.aspx. To qualify, a homeowner must be an Oregon resident at the time their primary residence was destroyed by wildfire, and have an annual income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, or approximately $49,200 for a family of four. Many types of homes are covered by the Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account including stick built, site built, and recreational vehicles but it must be a primary residence. For a complete list of eligibility requirements please visit http://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/pages/wildfire-damage-housing-relief-program.aspx. Funds are limited so we encourage homeowners who have lost their homes due to wildfire to visit http://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/pages/wildfire-damage-housing-relief-program.aspx, to learn more and apply for help.
