Apply for an Exemption

You may apply for a wood burning exemption if:

• Wood/pellet burning is the ONLY way to heat the main living space. But, if your home or business has a permanently installed and connected furnace or heating system, wood is not considered a sole source of heat.
• There is an economic need. If your total household income is 60% or less than the Oregon median income.
• Emergency conditions are present. If there is a power outage, service interruption, or failure of your main heating system (120 days only).
• Other temporary exemptions may be allowed, upon Director's authorization and must be applied for before operating a device.

If any of these apply, please submit a wood smoke exemption application:

• Complete an online application
• or, download, complete, print and mail to the address listed on the
  Document

  Exemption Application 2023 (523.42 KB)

Exemptions expire September 30th. Exemptions must be renewed every year. There is no cost to apply.