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Wildfire damage and recovery resources

The Building Codes Division is committed to helping Oregonians rebuild after the catastrophic wildfires across our state. This page contains information and resources, and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Fire Hardening Grant
Program

If your home or business was lost or damaged in a wildfire, you may be eligible to receive grant money for fire hardening of your home or business.

Read moreLeer más sobre el programa de subvenciones para endurecimiento al fuego.
HB 2289 (2021) -
ORSC Technical comparison

HB 2289 (2021), effective July 11, 2021, outlines an alternate compliance path for owners of buildings in areas affected by the 2020 wildfires. This is intended to assist in the implementation of this new law.

Read moreAbout the new law and comparison of code provision
Manufactured homes replacements and repairs

Access important information about manufactured homes before you purchase a new or used manufactured dwelling, or start repairs.

Read more about manufactured homes replacement and repair.

Permit requirements for residential recovery

Many basic recovery activities do not require a structural permit. To expedite the permit process and avoid unnecessary filings, here is some helpful building permit information.

Read more about residential permits for damage recovery.
Manufactured home ownership document retrieval

Ownership documents can be downloaded from the Manufactured Home Ownership Document System (MHODS) or emailed to you.

Read more about the MHODS systems.Leer más sobre los sistemas MHODS.
More recovery resources

Hiring a contractor?

Protect yourself from unlicensed work.

Nearly all home improvements performed by a contractor require a contractor’s licenses.

If you are hiring a contractor, verify that they have the required Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and Building Codes Division (BCD) licenses before they begin the work.

For electrical or plumbing work, contractors are required to have a CCB license and the appropriate BCD electrical or plumbing contractor’s license.

For installing and repairing a manufactured dwelling, contractors are required to have a CCB license and a BCD Manufactured Dwelling Installer (MDI) license.

Check for licenses

Search online for contractor licenses:

 CCB license search
Email: ccb.info@ccb.oregon.gov

 BCD license search
Email: license.bcd@dcbs.oregon.gov

If a contractor is performing work without the required licenses, you can file a complaint.